Red Roses suffer back-to-back defeats for first time in a decade as Canada make statement

England's women's rugby team, the Red Roses, suffered a 31-22 defeat against Canada in Ottawa, marking their second consecutive loss. This is the first time the team has endured back-to-back defeats in a decade.

The consecutive losses follow a previous defeat to Canada on the preceding Friday, which broke England's long unbeaten run. The latest result represents only the third loss for the Red Roses in their past 74 matches.

The outcome serves as a significant milestone for Canadian rugby, described as both a statement win and a historic, era-ending achievement against a traditionally dominant English side.