Canada Ends England's 41-Match Unbeaten Run with Thrilling Win

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Canada defeated England 24-21 in Toronto, snapping the Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten run.

Shoshanah Seumanutafa scored the winning try with just three minutes left on the clock.

The match drew 18,621 fans, setting a North American attendance record for a standalone women's rugby fixture.

This marks England's first defeat against Canada on Canadian soil.

England took a 14-5 lead into half-time courtesy of tries from Maddie Feaunati and Zoe Harrison, overturning Savannah Bauder's early score. Sarah Bern responded to Alysha Corrigan's second-half effort to maintain England's advantage before Canada mounted a furious fightback.

DaLeaka Menin powered over after the hour mark to reduce the deficit, setting up a frantic finale. With three minutes remaining, replacement back Shoshanah Seumanutafa raced down the left wing to seal a historic victory for the hosts.

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