England's Red Roses Triumph Over Canada in WXV1 Championship
England secures a hard-fought victory against a determined Canadian team, highlighting Canada's rising threat in women's rugby.
- England's Red Roses defeated Canada 21-12 in Vancouver to win their second consecutive WXV1 title.
- Canada's aggressive breakdown play and defensive strategies challenged England, drawing multiple penalties from the Red Roses.
- Despite Canada's strong performance, their line-out errors hindered their chances against the full-time professional England team.
- England's back-line struggled against Canada's defensive tactics, with standout performances from Tatyana Heard and Zoe Aldcroft.
- Canada's amateur team, bolstered by players in overseas leagues, proved to be a formidable opponent despite missing key player Sophie de Goede.
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