Canada’s dream run at the Women’s Rugby World Cup came to heartbreaking end on Saturday with a 33-13 loss to England in front of 81,885 fans, the largest crowd ever to watch a women’s game.

The Canadians got off to a fast start, driving down field in the opening minutes. They got an early try when Asia Hogan-Rochester burst down the right side and scored. But England came quickly back with three tries, and a trio of conversions to pull ahead 21-8 at the half.

As the game wore on, Canada pressed but couldn’t get the ball over the line against the power and smothering defence of England. England also slowed Canada’s ruck speed – moving the ball quickly after it’s downed – which had been one of the fastest in the tournament.

Hogan-Rochester got another try in the second half, but it wasn’t

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