Canada Stuns World Champion England to End Historic 41-Match Unbeaten Streak

Canada's women's rugby team defeated world champions England 24-21 in Toronto, snapping a historic 41-match unbeaten run before a record-breaking crowd.

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October 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Toronto, Canada — Canada’s women’s rugby team achieved a significant milestone on Friday, bringing an end to England’s unprecedented 41-match unbeaten streak with a narrow 24-21 victory.

The match, held in Toronto, drew the largest crowd ever recorded for a women’s rugby event in North America. The home side secured the win through a decisive late try from centre Shoshanah Seumanutafa.

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This result follows a previous encounter between the two sides in Exeter, where Canada halted England’s 39-match winning streak by forcing a 26-26 draw. The victory marks the culmination of a long-term objective for the Canadian squad as they competed in the WXV Global Series.

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