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Consecutive Defeats From Canada Put Red Roses on First Rugby Losing Streak in a Decade
On Friday, Canadian captain Sophie De Goede scored a hat-trick as Canada defeated reigning world champions England 31-22 at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa.
This victory follows Canada's 24-21 win in Toronto last week, which snapped England's 41-game unbeaten streak and marked the Red Roses' first back-to-back defeats in a decade.
In front of 14,117 fans, Canada secured five tries with scores from Julia Omokhuale, DaLeaka Menin, and Savannah Bauder, while England's Maddie Feaunati, Amy Cokayne, and Emma Sing crossed for tries.
De Goede said the crowd "has been incredible" during the WXV Global Series, while players credited the vocal home support for providing a significant advantage throughout the match.
England heads to New Jersey next Friday to face the USA, seeking to avoid three consecutive losses for the first time since 2013 after falling twice to Canada.