Canada Ends England's 41-Match Streak

Canada's 24-21 win over England in Toronto last Friday ended the Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten run, stretching back four years. A month earlier, Canada had drawn 26-26 with England in Exeter, halting a 39-match winning streak. England had won 70 of 72 tests before the Toronto defeat, a record that underscored their dominance. Eight consecutive Six Nations titles from 2019 to 2026 and a 2025 World Cup win framed their supremacy. Coach John Mitchell said a loss "definitely" was what England needed to grow. He added that the defeat frees the team to find new challenges and respond better. Centre Meg Jones praised the squad's resilience, noting that "losses shape character and test teamwork." Canada will host England again in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 23, offering a chance for redemption. The match will determine if the Red Roses can turn a setback into a stronger future.