Red Roses fall to Canada in WXV Global Series match
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

England's Red Roses were defeated by Canada 24-21 in a WXV Global Series clash on October 21, 2026, in Toronto. The match marked the first loss for the Red Roses in nearly four years, showcasing a late rally by Canada that secured their stunning victory. This defeat shifts the momentum in the tournament as England looks to regroup and reassess their strategy moving forward.
- •England lost to Canada 24-21 in the WXV Global Series.
- •The match took place in Toronto on October 21, 2026.
- •This is the Red Roses' first loss in nearly four years.
- •Canada achieved victory through a late rally.
- •England will need to reassess their strategy after this defeat.
- 2:07 PMESPN Rugby — Red Roses beaten for first time in nearly 4 years
"England were stunned by a late rally from Canada as the Red Roses fell 24-21 in their WXV Global Series clash in Toronto.
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