# No panic for England but Mitchell issues PWR warning

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/no-panic-for-england-but-mitchell-issues-pwr-warning/
- Published: 2026-10-24T09:22:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T10:09:54+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cv0ld9y3g426o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Entertainment, Geopolitics, Politics, Sport, TV, UK, World

## Key points

- Canada claimed a 2-0 series win over England.
- England’s record 39-match winning streak ended.
- Twenty-five Canadians are contracted to PWR clubs for 2026-27.

## Summary

Canada beat England 2-0 in their three-match series, ending the Red Roses’ 39-match winning streak and 41-match unbeaten run. The results matter as an early sign of Canada’s growing strength ahead of the 2029 World Cup, and a reminder that England can be beaten.

England captain Meg Jones said the team was not broken and should learn together. Despite only three defeats in 74 matches, England have struggled to finish attacking chances and have conceded 18 tries in their past five WXV matches, compared with eight in six at the World Cup. Canada’s players benefit from England’s Premiership Women’s Rugby, where 25 are contracted for 2026-27 and 11 played in July’s final.

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