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Red Roses suffer first back-to-back defeats in a decade against Canada

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England's women's rugby team, the Red Roses, were defeated 31-22 by Canada in an Ottawa-based WXV Global Series match. This result marks the first time England has suffered consecutive defeats in ten years.

The loss highlights a significant shift in the team's recent performance trajectory. The match featured a notable individual contribution from Canada's captain, Sophie de Goede, who scored a hat-trick to secure the victory for her side.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Sky Sports (GB) Focuses on the statistical rarity of the team's historical decline.
BBC Sport (GB) Highlights the specific individual performance of the opposing captain.
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