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.
In a thrilling WXV Series match, Canada inflicted two consecutive defeats on England at the Ottawa Olympic Stadium. Canada's captain Sophie de Goede delivered a stellar performance, scoring a hat-trick of tries and contributing significantly to her team's 31-22 victory. On the other hand, England struggled, managing only three tries to Canada's five.
Coach John Mitchell lamented that this loss marks England's first back-to-back defeats in a decade. This series win marks a landmark occasion for women's rugby, with both Canada and England securing back-to-back victories. However, Mitchell expressed concerns over the lack of quality officiating and the impact of connection issues to the television match official (TMO) on the outcome of the match.
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- Canada inflict back-to-back losses on England bbc.co.uk
- England fall to back-to-back defeats for first time in 10 years sports.yahoo.com
