By Canada celebrate in Toronto (Credits: BBC Sport)
Canada have done what no team has managed in years. In Toronto, the hosts fought back to beat England 24-21 in the WXV Global Series, ending the Red Roses’ unbeaten run in emphatic fashion.
The decisive moment came in the 77th minute, when Shoshanah Seumanutafa crossed for the try that sealed it. England’s defeat ends an unbeaten streak stretching all the way back to the 2022 Rugby World Cup final — a remarkable run of dominance that had made the Red Roses look untouchable.
Canada’s Revenge After World Cup Final Heartbreak
The result carries extra weight given the recent history between these sides. England crushed Canada in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham in front of a record crowd, lifting the trophy at the hosts’ expense. Toronto was Canada’s chance at revenge on home soil — and they took it in the most dramatic way possible.
The fightback made it all the sweeter. England looked in control at the break, but Canada refused to fold, rallying in the second half before Seumanutafa’s late heroics completed the comeback in front of a raucous home crowd.
What It Means for Women’s Rugby
England’s stranglehold on women’s rugby has felt unbreakable for years, and results like this one are exactly what the sport needs. A genuine rivalry is brewing between the world’s two best teams, and the gap at the top is clearly closing.
The Red Roses will now need to regroup fast, while Canada head into their remaining WXV fixtures with belief that they can beat anyone on their day. The rematch, whenever it comes, will be unmissable.
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