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
England have won 32 of their previous 36 Test matches against Canada (D1 L3), including each of their last 12 in a row, however, each of their previous three losses against Canada came in North America. The Red Roses have played more Tests against Canada than any other non-European nation.
Canada have won each of their last six Test matches, their longest run since June-October 2022, when they won eight in a row before suffering a seven-point Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat to England (19-26).
England (30) and Canada (24) are the only teams to have made 20+ attacking 22 entries in this year’s WXV 1, while they’re the only sides to have conceded fewer than 20 defensive 22 entries (England – 12, Canada - 14).
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
