England women's rugby winning streak ends in draw against Canada

England’s women’s rugby team, the Red Roses, saw their record 39-match winning streak end following a 26-26 draw against Canada in the WXV Global Series at Sandy Park in Exeter.

Despite the result, England remains unbeaten in 40 Test matches. The match was a highly competitive encounter characterized by momentum shifts and intense physicality. Canada’s defense held firm under sustained English pressure in the final quarter, preventing the hosts from securing a victory. Key performers included England’s Claudia Moloney-MacDonald, who scored two tries, and Canada’s DaLeaka Menin, who also recorded a brace.

England head coach John Mitchell described the match as a “real arm wrestle” and noted that while the team failed to convert pressure into points, the experience would serve as a learning opportunity. The draw leaves the Test series tied at 1-1, with upcoming matches scheduled in Canada.