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England fought back in the second half to overcome an impressive Canada side in Vancouver and retain their WXV1 title.

The victory extends the Red Roses' winning run to 20 games, but the match proved to be their toughest test since their last defeat - in the World Cup final by New Zealand in 2022. Canada, who would also have clinched the WXV1 title with a win, spent a large portion of the first half in England's 22, but could only manage one early try through scrum-half Justine Pelletier.

Prop Maud Muir quickly responded for the world number ones, but it proved to be a rare low-scoring start for John Mitchell's side. Captain Alex Tessier got the amateur side back ahead with an excellent team try, before scores from replacement prop Sarah Bern and lock Zoe Aldcroft meant England retained the WXV1 title they won in Auckland last year.