Canadian women's rugby team rolls past England for second straight time
The Canadian women's rugby team defeated England's Red Roses 31-22 in Ottawa, marking their second consecutive victory against the top-ranked side. This win follows a previous triumph in Toronto and represents a significant shift in international women's rugby rankings.
Why it matters
This result ends England's long-standing dominance in the sport and highlights the rising competitiveness of the Canadian national team on the global stage.
OTTAWA — One loss isn’t a losing streak, but dropping two in a row is cause for concern. That’s exactly where the England Red Roses find themselves following Friday’s 31-22 setback to Canada in the Rugby Rematch Tour of the WXV Global Series. It marked the second straight win for the Canadian women over the top-ranked English side following last week’s 24-21 triumph in Toronto. It also marked the first time England has lost two consecutive matches since 2016. The win in Toronto also snapped the Red Roses' 41-game unbeaten streak. Canada also ended England’s 39-game winning streak with a 26-26 draw last September in Exeter. “Immensely proud and it’s so special for us to do it on home soil, too," said Canadian captain Sophie de Goede. "The crowd has been incredible, too.
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