Canada inflict back-to-back losses on England
England suffer back-to-back defeats for the first time in a decade as Canada win 31-22 in Ottawa, including a hat-trick for captain Sophie de Goede.
Canada inflicted back-to-back losses on England in the WXV Series in Ottawa, securing a 31-22 win to claim their second victory in the series. Sophie de Goede led Canada's charge with a hat-trick of tries, including a final one just after the hour mark, while the hosts managed three tries. England's head coach, John Mitchell, acknowledged the need for a new stimulus after suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time in a decade.
This series marks a landmark occasion for women's rugby, with Canada now unbeaten against England following their 26-26 draw in Exeter in September. Mitchell called for improved standards in officiating, specifically the connection issues with the television match official (TMO), which influenced a crucial turning point in the match.
De Goede was awarded the Women's Player of the Year accolade after the previous year's World Cup final defeat by England, despite it not being the one she desired.
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