Sports · Toronto · Canada · October 16, 2026

Canada ends England's record 41-match women's rugby unbeaten run

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 15, 8:00 PM ET

Canada beat England 24-21 in Toronto in a WXV Global Series match, with a late try by Shoshanah Seumanutafa. The defeat ended the Red Roses' four-year, 41-match unbeaten run, the longest in rugby union history.

Why it matters

The upset signals growing competitiveness at the top of women's rugby.

Background

England's Red Roses have dominated women's rugby union in recent years. Canada has been one of their closest rivals.

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