Sunderland, United Kingdom, Aug 22, 2025 (AFP) - England begin bid for Women's Rugby World Cup by thrashing United States

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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 si......

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