Canadian women’s rugby team rolls past England 31-22 for second straight time
OTTAWA - Canadian women's rugby team, led by Sophie de Goede, secured a 31-22 victory over England in the Rugby Rematch Tour of the WXV Global Series. De Goede scored three tries in the match, while the Canadian side ended England's impressive streak of two consecutive wins, with the previous win coming just a day earlier in Toronto.
England had not lost two consecutive matches since 2016. The match also marked the end of England's 41-game unbeaten streak. The first half saw both teams struggle to find a lead, with Canada taking the lead at halftime through a try from Julia Omokhualu, converted by de Goede. The English side managed to take the lead in the second half, but Canada quickly regained it through de Goede's second try.
Despite Emma Sing's try, Canada held on for a 31-22 win, breaking England's 39-game winning streak. The crowd of 14,117 fans was energetic, supporting the Canadian team throughout the match.
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