A repeat of last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final lived up to the hype.

A draw might have been an anti-climax, but it sets up this series brilliantly.

Read Elizabeth Botcherby's report from Sandy Park here.

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A test is what this England side needed.

Next week, England host New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, while Canada travel to face France.

Canada head coach Kevin Rouet, speaking to BBC Sport: "I am proud of the defence today. The mindset is there.

"We defended for the past 20 minutes and couldn't exit. I am not sure if we could have scored, but we can reflect on it."

A reminder that this is only the second game of the season for the England players. John Mitchell described last week as a "pre-season game".

That might be a golden chance missed for Canada.

England head coach John Mitchell backed his side’s decision not to kick for the posts towards the end of the game.

England coach John Mitchell, speaking to BBC Sport: "We are really in a Test series, which is great for us. Canada need to be congratulated on their performance.

"For us, it's about getting better and there is a greater purpose than just this one Test match. This is ideal for us and allows us to stay focused on what's necessary to get better performances.

"We're in a Test series, it's all about getting better so I love it, it's awesome for us."

Canada captain Sophie de Goede, speaking to BBC Sport: "It is frustrating, but there is also a lot of pride. It is exciting that we get to play them on home soil.

"It is not just about belief, but knowing you are capable. We are getting to that point.

"We are capable of putting up a winning result."

On kicking it out at the end: "We wanted to go for the win. The call came from the sideline to kick for touch. We trust our coaches and staff, as they have cooler heads in that moment.

"We have two more games on Canadian soil. The crowd will turn up."

That result sets up the Tests in Canada nicely:

• 16 October - Canada v England (Toronto)
• 23 October - Canada v England (Ottawa)

England captain Meg Jones, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was amazing Test-match rugby, which is what we want. We want a battle and for it to be competitive.

"We have another two shots at them and get to go again next week [against New Zealand].

"We always look to get better and grow each time we play."

That was Canada’s first draw against the Red Roses on English soil.

Canada’s previous three wins and their only other draw had all come at neutral venues.

Here's the second-half try from Olivia Apps that helped earn Canada a draw against the world champions.

Player of the match DaLeaka Menin, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was a big challenge. I'm feeling tired, and it was a good game of rugby. We didn't get exactly what we wanted.

"We've got two more games to come against them.

"We really wanted to prove something here."

A weird feeling at full-time. Canada don’t seem delighted, and England look disappointed but not completely gutted.

The right call by Canada? Hit the thumbs.

England's unbeaten run is now up to 40 games. Their 39-game winning run is over.

The Sandy Park crowd did not like that decision.

Canada kick it out and take the draw.

The ball is dropped. Canada have a scrum. Will they try to run it from deep?

Huge carry from Maddie Feaunati. England need some magic.

England are on a 39-game winning run.