Canada’s women’s rugby side secured a 31-22 victory over England in Ottawa, completing a 2-0 series win in the WXV Global Series and delivering England their first back-to-back defeats in ten years. Captain Sophie de Goede scored a hat‑trick, while England head coach John Mitchell called for a new stimulus after the loss.
In the opening match of the WXV Global Series, Canada rallied in the final minutes to defeat England 24-21 at a Toronto venue. Shoshanah Seumanutafa’s 77th‑minute try secured the win and snapped England’s unbeaten run that had lasted since the 2022 Rugby World Cup final.
Canada’s women’s rugby team delivered a dominant performance in their WXV Series opener, beating Scotland 64-26 in Edinburgh. The Canadians crossed the try line ten times, with standout tries from Lizzie Gibson and Olivia Apps, while Scotland managed four tries. The win sets Canada up for a clash with England later in the tournament.