WXV 1 Round One Ends Level Between Two Unbeaten Sides
England and Canada played out a 26-26 draw in WXV 1 on Friday 19 September 2026, with both nations remaining unbeaten after opening matches. The hosts had won their previous outing 48-15 against Australia while Canada's last result before this fixture was a dominant 64-26 victory over Scotland.
England finished second in the standings with one win and four points, while Canada sat top of the table with identical records. The result kept both teams in contention and extended England's recent winning streak that dates back to April 2026.
By then, Canada had already faced England in September 2025, losing 13-33 in what proved to be a turning point in their head-to-head record. And here's the thing about rugby — one match does not define a rivalry, but it certainly sets the tone for how each side approaches the next encounter.
England's recent form showed consistent attacking output, with scores of 61-33 against Italy and 62-24 over Wales in April. Canada mirrored that aggression with their 46-5 win over Australia and 40-19 victory against Scotland, suggesting both teams arrived at this fixture in full flow.
To be fair, the 26-26 scoreline tells only part of the story. What matters is that neither side could pull away, and the draw means both nations now carry momentum into whichever fixture comes next in the WXV 1 campaign.
