England and Canada draw 26-26 in thrilling rugby matchup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
England and Canada played to a tense 26-26 draw at Sandy Park on September 19. This match ended England's remarkable 39-match winning streak, which dated back to their loss in the 2022 World Cup final against New Zealand. The contest saw both teams exchange tries, with Canada's Lizzie Gibson and DaLeaka Menin scoring, while England's Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Bryony Field responded. The draw also broke England's perfect home record against Canada, who are now unbeaten in 40 Tests following this result.
- •England ends a 39-match winning run with the draw.
- •The match featured four tries per team.
- •Canada first team to avoid defeat against England since 2022.
- •14,573 spectators attended the match at Sandy Park.
- •England had won all previous 13 meetings against Canada.
- 5:14 PMBBC Sport — England's 39-match win streak halted by thrilling draw with Canada
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Canada end England's winning run in frenetic draw
- 4:05 PMBBC Sport — Canada end England's winning run in frenetic draw
"England's winning record - stretching back to a loss in the 2022 World Cup final to New Zealand - was halted by Canada, who held the hosts to a thrilling 26-26 draw in the WXV Global Series.
"England's remarkable winning run comes to an end as they are held to a nail-biting 26-26 draw by Canada at Sandy Park.
"England's remarkable winning run comes to an end as they are held to a nail-biting 26-26 draw by Canada at Sandy Park.
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External links- BBC SportSep 19, 2026, 5:14 PMEngland's 39-match win streak halted by thrilling draw with Canada
England's winning record - stretching back to a loss in the 2022 World Cup final to New Zealand - was halted by Canada, who held the hosts to a thrilling 26-26 draw in the WXV Global Series.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 4:12 PMCanada end England's winning run in frenetic draw
England's remarkable winning run comes to an end as they are held to a nail-biting 26-26 draw by Canada at Sandy Park.
- BBC SportSep 19, 2026, 4:05 PMCanada end England's winning run in frenetic draw
England's remarkable winning run comes to an end as they are held to a nail-biting 26-26 draw by Canada at Sandy Park.
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