England's 39-match winning streak came to an end as they drew 26-26 with Canada in a thrilling encounter at Sandy Park. The match featured four tries each from both teams and marked the first time Canada had avoided defeat against England since New Zealand's 2022 World Cup final. The draw also ended England's perfect home record against Canada, as they had previously won all 13 meetings at home. The game started at a high tempo, with both sides showing strong attacking intent. In the opening 25 minutes, England were forced to come from behind twice as tries from Canada's Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Hannah Botterman canceled out scores by Lizzie Gibson and DaLeaka Menin. Exeter winger Moloney-MacDonald had a try disallowed before scoring for the first time in the 32nd minute, capitalizing on a surging run from Sadia Kabeya. However, Canada responded just before halftime, with Menin scoring from close range after a period of sustained pressure. The second half saw both teams continue to trade tries, with England's prop Bryony Field restoring the hosts' lead before Canada's scrum-half Olivia Apps scored under the posts following a dynamic run from Sophie de Goede down the left wing. In the final 10 minutes, England had several chances to secure the win, including a moment where they were held up over the line, but a turnover and a loose carry allowed Canada to fight back for the draw. England captain Meg Jones praised the intensity of the match, calling it "amazing Test-match rugby" and expressing the team's desire for competitive encounters. She acknowledged that their last pass and discipline were the key factors in the draw, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement. Canada's DaLeaka Menin also highlighted the challenge of the game, stating that while they didn't achieve their goals, it was a great display of rugby and the start of a promising journey for the team. This was the first of three autumn matches between the two sides, with England set to face Canada again in Toronto and Ottawa next month. Canada now holds an unbeaten streak in 40 Tests, marking a significant milestone in their rugby history.