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Red Roses want to use back-to-back losses to Canada as ‘learning opportunity’

Emma Sing knows England have had a tough run in the WXV Global Series after back-to-back defeats snapped a 41-game winning streak - but is hoping to turn the moment into a learning opportunity.

By Megan Wellens · Sky Sports

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 4:07 PM

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Emma Sing says England's Red Roses will treat their consecutive losses to Canada as a learning opportunity.
Canada defeated England 24-21 in Toronto and 31-22 in Ottawa during the WXV Global Series.
The defeats ended England's 41-game winning streak and marked their first back-to-back losses in ten years.

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England's Red Roses are viewing their consecutive defeats to Canada in the WXV Global Series as a vital learning opportunity. Canada defeated England 24-21 in Toronto and 31-22 in Ottawa, marking the Red Roses' first back-to-back losses in a decade and snapping their 41-game winning streak. Emma Sing highlighted that the setbacks allow the squad to reflect, address issues honestly, and begin building toward long-term development.

Sing emphasized that the younger squad is targeting the 2029 Rugby World Cup in Australia while also preparing for the upcoming Six Nations. England conclude their Global Series campaign against the USA on October 30.

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Red Roses want to use back-to-back losses to Canada as ‘learning opportunity’

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