England’s 39-Game Winning Run Ends in Draw

Canada ended England’s record 39-match winning streak with a thrilling 26-26 draw in Exeter, though the Red Roses remain unbeaten in 40 tests. The eight-try contest was level 19-19 at halftime after first-half doubles from England winger Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Canada prop DaLeaka Menin, with Lizzie Gibson, Hannah Botterman and others also scoring. England moved ahead through Bryony Field’s second-half maul try, but Canada responded four minutes later when scrumhalf Olivia Apps finished a break to restore parity. England dominated the closing stages but was held up over the try line and could not breach Canada’s defense. The draw was the teams’ first meeting since England beat Canada in the 2025 World Cup final. England next hosts New Zealand before traveling to Toronto and Ottawa for two more tests against Canada.