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Canada end England's winning run in frenetic draw

Canada end England's winning run in frenetic draw

Summary

England's women's rugby team had a 39-match winning streak, which ended with a 26-26 draw against Canada at Sandy Park in Exeter. Both teams scored four tries each, and Canada became the first team since New Zealand in 2022 to avoid losing to England.

Key Facts

  • England had won every match since losing to New Zealand in the 2022 World Cup final.
  • The match ended in a 26-26 draw between England and Canada.
  • Both teams scored four tries each in the game.
  • Canada is now unbeaten in 40 Tests and stopped England's 100% home win record against them.
  • The game was held at Sandy Park, Exeter, with 14,573 people attending.
  • England scored through Claudia Moloney-MacDonald (2 tries), Hannah Botterman, and Bryony Field.
  • Canada scored tries from Lizzie Gibson, DaLeaka Menin (2), and Olivia Apps.
  • The match was very close, with England nearly winning in the last 10 minutes but unable to score the decisive points.
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