Canada rallies from halftime deficit to beat England 24-21

Canada defeated England 24-21 at BMO Field in Toronto after bench player Shoshanah Seumanutafa scored in the 77th minute, finishing a wing attack after Canada worked an overlap against tired English defense. England had led 14-5 at halftime on tries from Maddie Feaunati and Zoe Harrison. Savannah Bauder scored first for Canada; Alysha Corrigan and DaLeaka Menin added second-half tries before the late winner, and Canada held on. The attendance of 18,621 set a record for women's rugby in North America. England's 41-match unbeaten run dated to the 2022 World Cup final loss to New Zealand. The sides drew 26-26 in Exeter a month earlier after England had beaten Canada 33-13 in the 2025 World Cup final. Canada captain Sophie de Goede called the win "definitely special," saying the team had to "grind it out and find a way." Justine Pelletier said Canada "won on so many levels today." England coach John Mitchell said the side was "not driven by outcome" and that the loss "frees us up and allows us all to find more." Accounts differ on labeling the streak: Stuff cited 40 tests; others state 41 matches. The Toronto Sun called it a winning streak; the run included the Exeter draw. The teams meet again next week in Ottawa.