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Canada beat England in Toronto WXV match to end Red Roses streak

Canada defeated England 24-21 in a WXV Global Series match in Toronto on Friday night.

Red Roses’ unbeaten streak ends in a thriller with last-gasp try to Canada
File photo Red Roses’ unbeaten streak ends in a thriller with last-gasp try to Canada Photo: The Guardian

Red Roses unbeaten run ends

The Red Roses lost their first game since the 2022 Rugby World Cup final. This defeat occurred after four years and 41 games without a loss for England.

Canada score late try

Shoshanah Seumanutafa scored a try in the 77th minute to secure the win. The final scoreline was 24-21 with Canada taking revenge for last year's World Cup loss.

Match played in Toronto

The match took place in cold conditions at a venue in Toronto. Olivia Apps and Sophie de Goede were standout players for the Canadian team.

All 2 outlets report consistently

No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.

  • The Guardian
  • BBC News

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