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Canada beat England 24-21, ending the Red Roses’ 41-game unbeaten run
Canada beat England 24-21 in Toronto in a tense women’s rugby match.
The result ended England’s 41-game unbeaten run, which had lasted four years.
Canada had drawn 26-26 with England the previous month and were seeking revenge for their loss in the Rugby World Cup final a year ago.
A record 18,621 fans watched the women’s rugby game at BMO Field.
The win could build momentum for women’s rugby in Canada, where the team has campaigned for more support and funding.
The teams meet again in Ottawa in a week, giving England a chance to respond.
Canada beat England 24-21 in Toronto, ending the Red Roses’ 41-game unbeaten run.
Shoshanah Seumanutafa scored the winning try with two minutes left.
The result followed a 26-26 draw between the teams in Exeter last month.
A record North American crowd of 18,621 attended the women’s rugby game at BMO Field.
The teams are scheduled to meet again in Ottawa a week later.
- Who
- Canada beat England, the Red Roses.
- What
- Canada won 24-21, ending England’s 41-game unbeaten run.
- When
- Friday, according to the preview published on 15 October 2026.
- Where
- BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.
- Why
- Canada had sought a victory after losing to England in the Rugby World Cup final a year earlier.
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Canada drew 26-26 with England in Exeter, ending England’s winning streak.
Canada beat England 24-21 at BMO Field in Toronto.
Canada and England are scheduled to meet again in Ottawa.
- Final score
- Canada 24, England 21
- Unbeaten run ended
- England’s 41-game streak
- Winning try
- Shoshanah Seumanutafa scored with two minutes left
- Attendance
- 18,621
- Venue
- BMO Field, Toronto
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What people are saying
Being a different squad from the World Cup allows us to have more of a belief in our ability to beat England
We've been together for five weeks, we have home advantage, mentally we feel really confident. There is definitely more of an expectation now.
Overall, I think we'd be really, really disappointed in ourselves if we couldn't get a victory this weekend.