Canada defeats England to end 41-match unbeaten rugby streak

Saturday 17 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 17 Oct, 11:40pm

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Canada's women's team secured a 24-21 victory over England in Toronto to end the world champions' 41-match unbeaten run. A late try by Shoshanah Seumanutafa secured the win for Canada, marking England's first defeat since the 2022 Rugby World Cup final.

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1. StuffSat 17 Oct, 2:07pm

   Canada stun England with late try to end four-year, 40-test unbeaten streak (opens in new tab)

   • Canada stun England to end four-year unbeaten run in women's rugby (opens in new tab) Sat 17 Oct, 2:15pm
2. RNZSat 17 Oct, 11:40pm

   Canada women snap world champion England's 41-match unbeaten run (opens in new tab)