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The Rugby Paper Roundup: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ends! Canada’s rise, WXV & PWR season preview

Ben Jaycock and Sarah Rendell examine Canada’s rapid rise, England’s response ahead of Friday’s rematch and the key talking points ahead of the new PWR season.

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:11 AM

Key Things to Know

Canada ended England's 41-match unbeaten run with a 24-21 victory in Toronto.
The Rugby Paper Roundup examined Canada's rise and England's tactical adjustments ahead of a rematch in Ottawa.
The show previewed the Premiership Women's Rugby campaign, analyzing title contenders Saracens, Trailfinders, and Gloucester-Hartpury.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Canada defeated England's Red Roses 24-21 in Toronto, ending their 41-match unbeaten streak. In a special edition of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock and Sarah Rendell analyzed the historic result, Canada's rapid rise, and how head coach John Mitchell's team should prepare for an upcoming rematch in Ottawa.

The podcast also previewed the upcoming Premiership Women's Rugby season, highlighting title defenses and key contenders including Saracens, Trailfinders, and Gloucester-Hartpury. Additional topics discussed include the broader significance of WXV competitions and the Black Ferns' recent victory over France.

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The Rugby Paper Roundup: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ends! Canada’s rise, WXV & PWR season preview

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