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Canada Halts England’s Record 39-Match Win Streak in a Gripping 26-26 Rugby Draw
Canada ended England's 39-match winning run after a 26-26 draw that featured four tries apiece and kept John Mitchell's side unbeaten in 40 Tests.
- On Saturday, Canada held England's Red Roses to a 26-26 draw at Sandy Park, ending the team's record 39-match winning streak in front of 14,573 spectators in the WXV Global Series.
- England's unbeaten streak began following their 2022 World Cup final loss to New Zealand and now extends to 40 matches despite this draw; the result also snapped England's 100% home record against Canada after 13 consecutive victories.
- England winger Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Canada prop DaLeaka Menin each scored twice during the intense contest, while England hooker Bryony Field restored the lead in the 53rd minute before Canada scrum-half Olivia Apps equalized.
- "It was amazing test match rugby, which is what we want. We want a battle," England captain Megan Jones told the BBC, as Canada's defense held firm against late pressure to force the draw.
- England coach John Mitchell's squad will face Canada twice more next month, with matches scheduled for October 16 in Toronto and October 23 in Ottawa as the series continues.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
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- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 36%
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