After a blistering run through the Women’s Rugby World Cup, Canada’s quest for gold came to an end at the hands of the hosts.

Canada was defeated by England in the final of the quadrennial tournament, falling 33-13 at Twickenham Stadium in London on Saturday.

It’s the second time Canada has fallen to England in the World Cup final after suffering a similar 21-9 result in Paris in 2014.

In this showdown, Canada was outdone by England’s dominant front after getting stopped on the goal line on multiple occasions while failing outmuscle its opponents in scrums. That defence prevented a Canadian comeback in the second half, as the Red Roses held on to the solid lead built up in the fast-paced first.

Canada’s Asia Hogan-Rochester scored the first try of the game less than five minutes into t

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