Preview: Canada v Red Roses
Everything you need to know as the Red Roses face Canada in a title-deciding WXV 1 fixture this Sunday 13 October at 03:00 GMT.
Both teams have won their two games so far, with John Mitchell’s side defeating the Black Ferns 49-31 and the USA 61-21.
Tournament hosts Canada, on the other hand, have seen off France 46-24 and Ireland 21-8, setting them up for a winner-takes-all match with the holders.
If the Red Roses beat Canada, they will secure a second successive WXV 1 title and extend their winning streak to 20 games.
| When | Sunday 13 October |
| Where | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Kick-off | 03:00 GMT |
| Where to watch | Watch live on BBC iPlayer |
Last time out
Stats & facts
Lark Atkin-Davies scored four tries during last year’s 45-12 win over Canada, also in WXV 1.
The last time the two teams played each other in Vancouver was in 2003 during the Churchill Cup. England won the first game 5-10 and defeated Canada in the final 18-21.
England have won 12 games in a row against the Canadians, a run that stretches back to 2016.
Previous encounters
2023: Red Roses 45-12 Canada
2023: Red Roses 29-12 Canada
2023: Red Roses 50-24 Canada
2022: Red Roses 26-19 Canada
2021: Red Roses 51-12 Canada
