Canada’s women’s rugby team secured a landmark 31-22 victory over England in Ottawa on Thursday, handing the visitors their first back-to-back defeats in a decade.
De Goede Leads the Charge
The match was defined by a dominant performance from Canada captain Sophie de Goede, who powered her side to victory with a clinical hat-trick. The result marks a significant shift in international momentum, as England—a side long accustomed to dominance—struggled to contain the Canadian attack throughout the contest.
This loss follows England's recent defeat, marking a rare period of vulnerability for the team. For Canada, the win serves as a major statement on the global stage, highlighting the growing competitiveness of their program as they successfully dismantled the English defensive line.
