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Namibia: England begin bid for Women’s Rugby World Cup by thrashing United States – Sport

Namibia: England begin bid for Women’s Rugby World Cup by thrashing United States – Sport

Africa Links 24 with AFP
Published on 2025-08-22 23:46:33

Tournament hosts England and favourites England launched the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Friday with a crushing 69-7 win over the United States in Sunderland.

The Red Roses, the world’s top-ranked side, ran in 11 tries against a gutsy but outclassed Eagles team, with Ellie Kildunne, the reigning world player of the year, Jess Breach and replacement forward Lark Atkin-Davies all scoring two apiece.

Victory meant England, the world’s top-ranked side, have lost only once in their…

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