Sophie de Goede's hat-trick powers Canada to a 31-22 win in Ottawa, handing England consecutive defeats for the first time in ten years.
Canada have flipped the script on one of the biggest names in women's rugby. A 31-22 victory in Ottawa sealed back-to-back wins over England, and it is the first time in a decade the visitors have lost two games in a row.
Captain Sophie de Goede led the charge from the front with a hat-trick of tries. A skipper delivering three scores in a result this big is the kind of statement performance that defines a team's season, and she delivered it against opposition that rarely stumbles.
For England, the result stings. This is a side used to setting the pace in the global game, and consecutive defeats mark a rare wobble. Their coaching staff now have plenty to untangle, from how they defended against Canada's attacking threats to how they handled the pressure of playing away from home.
For Canada, the series is a major confidence boost and a clear marker of their progress. Beating a top-tier opponent twice shows this was no one-off, and it will give the squad real belief as they look ahead to bigger tests on the international calendar.
