Consecutive defeats from Canada put Red Roses on first rugby losing streak in a decade

England, currently ranked No. 1, experienced its first losing streak in over a decade after suffering a 31-22 defeat against Canada in women's rugby on Friday night. The match, held in Ottawa, Ontario, marked a series of back-to-back defeats for England, following their draw against Canada last week and their previous 41-match unbeaten run.

Canada's defensive pressure and three-try burst in the ninth minute around the hour mark, coupled with their historic 24-21 win in Toronto, contributed to ending England's impressive 39-win streak. Canada's captain, Sophie de Goede, expressed excitement about the team's ability to consistently perform at this level, with the goal of maintaining this momentum for the next World Cup in 2029.

Despite conceding five scrum penalties, Canada's defense forced constant errors from England. England's captain, Meg Jones, acknowledged the need to learn from the defeat. England took an early lead with a try by Maddie Feaunati, but Canada quickly responded with tries from Julia Omokhuale and Sophie de Goede.

England managed to regain the lead with a try by Amy Cokayne, but Canada responded with tries from de Goede, DaLeaka Menin, and Savannah Bauder. Despite England managing a late comeback, they could not secure a win in what proved to be a tough match for the Red Roses.