England overpowered Canada 21-12 to retain their title in Sunday’s WXV1 decider in Vancouver.
The Canadian hosts put the Purple Roses underneath intense stress, however the defending champions fought again, extending their successful run to twenty matches with a nine-point victory.
Canada dominated early with a penalty within the opening minutes of the sport, however England rapidly responded.
Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Bern and Maud Muir put the defending champions on the scoreboard with a attempt every, whereas Helen Rowland booted three conversions.
Canada took a lead halfway by way of the second time period with a penalty conversion however couldn’t maintain momentum.
England confronted an extra problem within the second half when full-back Ellie Kildunne was yellow-carded, leaving them a participant down.
After a defensive battle between the 2 sides, Bern retook the lead for England after breaking a Canadian sort out on the attempt line.
A late attempt from Aldcroft secured the win for England, who haven’t misplaced a recreation because the dramatic 2022 World Cup defeat to New Zealand.
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