In a major development in the WXV Global Series, England have suffered their first back-to-back defeats in a decade following a 31-22 loss to Canada. The Red Roses entered the contest seeking a positive result, but the outcome confirmed an unfamiliar and historic slump for the English national team.
The 31-22 scoreline reflected Canada's ability to outscore the Red Roses in the fixture. While England managed to put 22 points on the board, Canada's 31-point tally proved decisive, condemning England to another setback within the global competition.
To highlight the rarity of the result, an entire decade has passed since England last experienced consecutive losses. Avoiding back-to-back defeats for ten full years has long underscored the consistency of the Red Roses, making this defeat against Canada a monumental milestone in the team's modern era.
Looking ahead in the WXV Global Series, England will now face the task of regrouping from this rare situation. Overcoming the 31-22 reverse against Canada and bouncing back from their first consecutive defeats in ten years will be the immediate focus for the Red Roses moving forward.