Red Roses beaten for first time in nearly 4 years

England's Red Roses suffered their first defeat in nearly four years, losing 24-21 to Canada in a WXV Global Series match in Toronto, ending a 40-match unbeaten run. Shoshanah Seumanutafa scored the match-winning try in the 77th minute to complete Canada's late comeback, after England had led 14-5 at half-time following tries from Maddie Feaunati and Zoe Harrison. England head coach John Mitchell acknowledged the disappointing result but remained focused on the positives from the performance.