The Aporia · Canada end England's winning run in frenetic draw

England's 39-match winning streak in rugby sevens ended with a tense 26-26 draw against Canada at Sandy Park on March 18, in front of a crowd of 14,573. England twice came from behind but were unable to secure victory despite leading late in the game, as Canada's DaLeaka Menin and others matched their efforts with crucial tries. The match saw both teams score four tries each, with key players like Claudia Moloney-MacDonald for England and Lizzie Gibson for Canada standing out.

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In Exeter, on October 7, Canada ended England's record 39-match winning streak with a nail-biting 26-26 draw at Sandy Park during the WXV Global Series. The match saw four tries each from both teams and was particularly tense in the closing stages as neither side managed to score past that mark despite prolonged attacks by England. This is the first time since the 2022 World Cup final, where England defeated New Zealand, that they failed to secure a victory; however, their unbeaten streak extends to 40 matches including this draw. Canada, ranked third in the world and coached by Kevin Rouet, sees this as an important stepping stone ahead of the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup, whereas England, led by head coach John Mitchell, views it as a constructive challenge for future improvement despite the setback.

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Exeter winger Moloney-MacDonald had a try disallowed before giving England the lead for the first time in the 32nd minute, getting on the end of a surging run from Sadia Kabeya for her second of the match. However, Canada - who had earlier had a brilliant solo effort from Asia Hogan-Rochester chalked off for a forward pass - hit back on the stroke of half-time when Menin crashed over from close range.

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Canada end England's winning run in frenetic draw · assertive framing

England's remarkable 39-match winning run came to an end as they were held to a nail-biting 26-26 draw by Canada at Sandy Park. asserted

they → come → Park

The Red Roses were unable to escape the clutches of a relentless Canada, who they beat in last year's World Cup final, with the two sides sharing four tries apiece in front of a raucous 14,573 crowd in Exeter. asserted

sides → escape → Exeter

Canada are the first team to avoid defeat against England since New Zealand beat them in the 2022 World Cup final, but John Mitchell's side are now unbeaten in 40 Tests. asserted

side → avoid → Tests

The draw also ended England's 100% home record against Canada, having won each of their previous 13 meetings. asserted

draw → end → meetings

In a pulsating opening 25 minutes, England were twice required to come from behind, with tries from Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Hannah Botterman cancelling out scores by Lizzie Gibson and DaLeaka Menin for Canada. asserted

tries → require → Canada

Exeter winger Moloney-MacDonald had a try disallowed before giving England the lead for the first time in the 32nd minute, getting on the end of a surging run from Sadia Kabeya for her second of the match. However, Canada - who had earlier had a brilliant solo effort from Asia Hogan-Rochester chalked off for a forward pass - hit back on the stroke of half-time when Menin crashed over from close range. asserted

Menin → have → range

England weathered 10 minutes of sustained pressure at the beginning of the second half before the two sides exchanged tries again, prop Bryony Field restoring the lead for the hosts before Canada scrum-half Olivia Apps scored under the posts after a dancing run from Sophie de Goede down the left wing. asserted

Apps → weather → wing

England looked the most likely to steal the win in a chaotic final 10 minutes, including being held up over the line, but were left to a rue a turnover in front of the posts and a loose carry as Canada battled through for the draw. asserted

Canada → look → draw

Canada end England's winning run in frenetic draw

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