England’s 39-match winning run has ended after Canada held the hosts to a 26-26 draw in a thrilling WXV Global Series match.
The result brought an end to England’s unbeaten winning sequence, which had stretched back to their defeat by New Zealand in the 2022 World Cup final. Since then, England had won 39 consecutive matches.
Canada prevented England from extending that record by producing a performance strong enough to secure a draw. The evenly matched contest finished with both sides on 26 points.
For England, the result marks a significant change after a sustained period of victories. Their winning record had remained intact since the World Cup final loss, but Canada’s challenge ensured the hosts could not claim a 40th successive win.
The draw is also a notable result for Canada, who held England to level terms in the WXV Global Series. No further details about the next fixtures or the teams’ subsequent plans were provided.
