Canada ends England Red Roses 41-game unbeaten run with 24-21 win in Toronto
Canada defeated England 24-21 on Friday, 17 October 2026, ending the Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten streak in a WXV Global Series match in Toronto.
Late try seals victory for Canada
Shoshanah Seumanutafa scored the match-winning try in the 77th minute after coming off the bench. This point secured a 24-21 final scoreline and ended England's historic run of wins and draws.
England leads before half-time break
Quickfire tries from Maddie Feaunati and Zoe Harrison put England ahead 14-5 at the interval. Canada then scored a try in the 63rd minute to keep their hopes alive for the final result.
Coach Mitchell focuses on positives
England head coach John Mitchell stated that the team is not driven solely by the outcome of every match. He expressed disappointment with the result but indicated a focus on extracting positive lessons from the defeat.
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