EXETER, United Kingdom — Canada recovered from a slow start Saturday but could not keep up with top-ranked England, losing 50-24 in a women's rugby test match.
The two teams meet again next Saturday at London's StoneX Stadium, home of Saracens and Canadians Alex Ellis, McKinley Hunt, Emma Taylor, Maya Montiel and captain Sophie de Goede. They are also slated to meet at the WXV tournament next month in New Zealand.
The victory means England retains its top spot in the world rankings over New Zealand, a position the Red Roses have held since November 2020.Justine Pelletier, Tyson Beukeboom, Emily Tuttosi and Maddy Grant scored tries for Canada. De Goede booted two conversions. In doing so, Carson became the first player to represent England — men or women — under World Rugby’s birthright transfer rule, which allows players to switch countries if they have spent at least three years away from international rugby.
Harvey made a try-saving tackle in the 74th minute, turning on the jets to run down Claudia MacDonald at the goal-line. It marked England's first match since April when the Red Roses defeated France 38-33 to complete a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam.
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