Red Roses suffer back-to-back defeats for first time in a decade as Canada make statement
Canada's women's rugby team secured a 31-22 victory over England, handing the Red Roses back-to-back losses for the first time in a decade. The performance has established Canada as a serious contender for the 2029 World Cup.
Why it matters
The match signals a potential power shift in women's rugby, as Canada's tactical improvements challenge the historical supremacy of the English team.
England’s Red Roses suffered consecutive losses for the first time in a decade as Canada won their WXV women’s rugby match 31-22 in Ottawa. Photograph: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press/AP England’s Red Roses suffered consecutive losses for the first time in a decade as Canada won their WXV women’s rugby match 31-22 in Ottawa. Photograph: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press/AP Women's rugby union Red Roses suffer back-to-back defeats for first time in 10 years as Canada make statement WXV: Canada 31-22 England
England beaten in Ottawa for third loss in past 74 matches
Prefer the Guardian on Google History-makers, era-enders, giant-slayers. Breaking England’s unbeaten run was a statement for Canada last Friday but they backed it up in a 31-22 win to deal the Red Roses their first consecutive loss in a decade, sending a formidable message to the rest of world rugby.
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