It’s over: Canada ends England’s unbeaten streak in women’s rugby with a 24-21 win
Canada has ended England's 40-match unbeaten streak in women's rugby with a 24-21 victory on Friday. The match, held before 18,621 spectators at BMO Field in Toronto, marked a record North American attendance for a standalone women's rugby game. Canada staged a remarkable comeback from a 14-5 halftime deficit, breaking the home team's lead with a try scored by center Shoshanah Seumanutafa in the final three minutes.
The match came a month after Canada halted England's 39-match winning streak, which ended in a 26-26 draw at Exeter, England, on September 19. This victory came after England had not lost since a 34-31 defeat to New Zealand in the 2022 World Cup final. Fullback Savannah Bauder scored Canada's opening try in the 17th minute, but captain Sophie de Goede's missed conversion attempt allowed England to take the 14-5 halftime lead.
England extended their lead in the second half with tries from Maddie Feaunati and Zoe Harrison, but Canada's late try proved decisive. Canada and England are set to face each other again next Friday in Ottawa.
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