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Canada 24-21 England: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ended by Maple Leafs

Canada stunned world champions England with a dramatic 24-21 victory in Toronto, as Shoshanah Seumanutafa’s late try ended the Red Roses’ 41-match unbeaten run.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:01 AM
Canada 24-21 England: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ended by Maple Leafs
Key Things to Know
  • Canada defeated England 24-21 in Toronto to end the Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten streak.
  • Shoshanah Seumanutafa scored a decisive late try in the 78th minute to seal Canada's victory.
  • The defeat marked England's first loss since the 2022 World Cup final against New Zealand.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Canada secured a dramatic 24-21 victory over England in Toronto, ending the Red Roses' historic 41-match unbeaten streak. Shoshanah Seumanutafa scored the decisive try in the 78th minute to stun the reigning world champions. The result marked England's first defeat since the 2022 World Cup final against New Zealand, ending an undefeated sequence that lasted nearly four years.

Canada's scores came from tries by Fancy Bermudez, Alysha Corrigan, DaLeaka Menin, and Seumanutafa, with Sophie de Goede adding two conversions. England countered with tries from Maddie Feaunati, Zoe Harrison, and Sarah Bern, all converted by Harrison, but ultimately fell short in the closing minutes.

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