Canada defeated England's women's rugby team, known as the Red Roses, bringing an end to a historic four-year unbeaten era that included 40 wins and one draw. According to The Guardian, the defeat marks only the second loss for England in 73 matches over the past seven years. Head coach John Mitchell stated after the match that when his side encounters a setback, it generally learns quicker, as the team looks to reset and face Canada again in a rematch scheduled for the weekend following 20 October 2026.
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Canada Ends England Women's Historic Unbeaten Rugby Run After Four Years
Canada secured a landmark victory ending the Red Roses' 40-game winning streak, setting up a rematch between the two national teams this upcoming weekend.
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- The Breakdown | ‘Freer’ Red Roses resolve to come back stronger after Canada end epic run — The Guardian — esportes
