England embrace growing competitiveness of women's game
Summary
England's women's rugby team, known as the Red Roses, won a close game against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium after a 39-game winning streak ended with a draw against Canada. The match was part of the WXV Global Series, a new rugby competition designed to prepare teams for the 2029 World Cup.Key Facts
- England's Red Roses had a 39-game winning streak before drawing 26-26 with Canada.
- They defeated New Zealand, who were unbeaten under new coach Whitney Hansen, in a close game at Allianz Stadium.
- Zoe Harrison scored a winning try in overtime, securing the victory for England.
- England's team is working to improve their performance with some key players missing.
- Coaching legend Shaun Edwards supports England’s defense, which has been less strong recently.
- The WXV Global Series runs from 2026 to 2028 and includes the world’s top 12 women’s rugby teams.
- The series aims to provide more competitive games before the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.
- England will next travel to Canada for final matches in this series against the World Cup runners-up.
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