England’s 41-match unbeaten run ended by Canada

Canada beat England 24-21 in Toronto, ending the Red Roses’ 41-match unbeaten run with a late try from Shoshanah Seumanutafa. The result makes Canada the first side to defeat England since the 2022 World Cup final and underlines the hosts’ growing challenge to the world’s top team.

Savannah Bauder opened the scoring while England’s Zoe Harrison was in the sin-bin, but tries from Maddie Feaunati and Harrison gave England a 14-5 half-time lead. Sarah Bern extended the advantage after Alysha Corrigan scored for Canada, before DaLeaka Menin’s converted try and Seumanutafa’s finish three minutes from time completed the comeback. The match drew a record 18,621 fans for a standalone women’s rugby fixture in North America; the teams meet again in Ottawa on 23 October.