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The Associated Press. (2026, September 19). Canada halts England’s record 39-match win streak in a gripping 26-26 rugby draw. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/canada-halts-england-s-record-39-match-win-streak-in-a-gripping-26-26-rugby-draw/article_cd3e26b6-d9f3-5592-a097-f21a9397317d.html
The Associated Press. “Canada halts England’s record 39-match win streak in a gripping 26-26 rugby draw.” Toronto Star, 19 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/canada-halts-england-s-record-39-match-win-streak-in-a-gripping-26-26-rugby-draw/article_cd3e26b6-d9f3-5592-a097-f21a9397317d.html.
The Associated Press. “Canada halts England’s record 39-match win streak in a gripping 26-26 rugby draw.” Toronto Star, September 19, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/canada-halts-england-s-record-39-match-win-streak-in-a-gripping-26-26-rugby-draw/article_cd3e26b6-d9f3-5592-a097-f21a9397317d.html.
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In Exeter, on October 7, Canada ended England's record 39-match winning streak with a nail-biting 26-26 draw at Sandy Park during the WXV Global Series. The match saw four tries each from both teams and was particularly tense in the closing stages as neither side managed to score past that mark despite prolonged attacks by England. This is the first time since the 2022 World Cup final, where England defeated New Zealand, that they failed to secure a victory; however, their unbeaten streak extends to 40 matches including this draw. Canada, ranked third in the world and coached by Kevin Rouet, sees this as an important stepping stone ahead of the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup, whereas England, led by head coach John Mitchell, views it as a constructive challenge for future improvement despite the setback.
