CANADA END ENGLAND WOMEN'S 39-MATCH WINNING STREAK

England's women's rugby team, the Red Roses, had their 39-match winning streak ended after Canada secured a 26-26 draw, according to reports. The match was played in Exeter as part of the WXV Global Series. Reports described the contest as fast-paced and closely fought, with the scores level at the final whistle. It was the first time in 39 matches that England had failed to win, a run stretching back to their defeat by New Zealand in the 2022 Rugby World Cup final. England were not beaten outright, but the draw brought their sequence of victories to a close.

The WXV Global Series is a women's international rugby union competition. According to reports, Canada's result marked a step towards avenging their own defeat to England in a previous Rugby World Cup final. England's run without defeat had lasted close to three years, covering the period since their loss to New Zealand in the 2022 World Cup final. Canada matched England's tally of 26 points to share the spoils rather than lose the match themselves.

According to reports, the draw is a notable outcome for Canada, who had previously lost to England in a Rugby World Cup final. Ending England's 39-match winning streak marks a rare setback for their women's team, whose unbeaten run had been one of the longest recorded in international rugby, according to reports. England's unbeaten record remains intact, since the result was a draw rather than a defeat. The draw took place within the ongoing WXV Global Series, which features further fixtures for both nations. Reports did not specify when England and Canada are next scheduled to meet.