Canada hand England consecutive rugby defeats
Canada beat England 31-22 in Ottawa in the WXV Global Series, giving the Red Roses consecutive defeats for the first time in a decade, four RSS sources reported. Canada captain Sophie de Goede scored a hat-trick. England had lost only three of their previous 74 matches before the back-to-back losses.
Why it matters
Canada have converted one upset into a sustained statement against the dominant side in women's international rugby.
Sources
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Part of the October 24, 2026 brief.