Canada end England's winning run in frenetic draw
BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsClose menu BBC SportMenuHomeFootballCricketFormula 1Rugby UTennisGolfCyclingAthleticsMoreA-Z SportsAmerican FootballAthleticsBasketballBoxingCricketCyclingDartsDisability SportFootballFormula 1Gaelic GamesGolfGymnasticsHorse RacingMixed Martial ArtsMotorsportNetballRugby LeagueRugby UnionSnookerSwimmingTennisFull Sports A-ZMore from SportEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandQuizzesNews FeedsHelp & FAQsRugby UnionScores & FixturesTablesAll TeamsEnglishScottishWelshIrishCanada end England's winning run in frenetic drawImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Prior to Saturday's game, England had won every match they had played since their 2022 World Cup final loss to New Zealand Tries: Moloney-MacDonald 2, Botterman, Field Cons: Harrison 3 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. 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. 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. The draw also ended England's 100% home record against Canada, having won each of their previous 13 home 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. 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. 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. 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. England: Kildunne; Breach, Jones (capt), Rowland, Moloney-MacDonald; Harrison, L Packer; Botterman, Field, Muir, Talling, Ives Campion, Burton, Kabeya, Matthews. Replacements: Campbell, Carson, Bern, Burns, Feaunati, M Packer, Robinson, Aitchison. Canada: Gallagher; Hogan-Rochester, Symonds, Tessier, Williams; Perry, Apps; Nelson, Idowu, Menin, De Goede (capt), Royer, Smith, Omokhuale, Gibson. Replacements: Boag, McDonald, Rempel, Forteza, Buisa, Senft, Pelletier, Bauder. Assistant referees: Aurelie Groizeleau (France) and Alexandra Ferre (France) PreviousNext1:28Tottenham's defence needs to be NASTY? 00:01:28, play videoTottenham's defence needs to be NASTY?0:34'A massive worry for Tottenham fans' 00:00:34, play video'A massive worry for Tottenham fans'0:12Scottish weather 1-0 presenter's umbrella. 00:00:12, play videoScottish weather 1-0 presenter's umbrella1:06Is this the most hostile derby in English football? 00:01:06, play videoIs this the most hostile derby in English football?0:40Liverpool's Isak plays this or that... 00:00:40, play videoLiverpool's Isak plays this or that...1:38De Zerbi points the finger after Spurs' weak start to the season. 00:01:38, play videoDe Zerbi points the finger after Spurs' weak start to the season1:38Alexander-Arnold has a lot to prove - Nolan. 00:01:38, play videoAlexander-Arnold has a lot to prove - Nolan0:50Athlos founder Ohanian on Hodgkinson's 'star power' 00:00:50, play videoAthlos founder Ohanian on Hodgkinson's 'star power'Top storiesLive. Premier League: Nottingham Forest being frustrated by winless Coventry Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone continue Rocky’s legacy Beliefs in witches, fairies and ghosts in early modern Scotland This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel How history-making Classic success helped jockey shed fear of failure From depression after Chelsea injury to playing non-league at 37 Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.
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