Late Canada fightback ends Red Roses' unbeaten streak

England's women's rugby team, the Red Roses, have suffered their first defeat in four years and 41 games, losing 24-21 to Canada in the WXV Global Series in Toronto, according to The Guardian — Sport. The match was played at BMO Field in front of a record North American crowd of 18,621.

The Guardian — Sport reports that Canada had already ended England's winning streak with a 26-26 draw in Exeter last month, but this defeat was more significant, as it marked the end of England's dominance in international rugby.

The BBC Sport reports that Shoshanah Seumanutafa's 77th-minute try was the decisive moment in the match, ending England's unbeaten run, which stretched back to the 2022 Rugby World Cup final.

The Guardian — Sport notes that England had opportunities to make a difference on the scoreboard, but several tries went begging, and their defence could not hold out against repeated attacks from Canada.

The match was a historic one, with a record North American crowd in attendance, and it marked a significant moment for Canada, whose last home game was in August 2025.