Hosts England Get Women's Rugby World Cup Campaign Off to Flying Start
England scored 11 tries to extend their winning streak to 28 games and maintain dominance as world's top-ranked team, aiming for first World Cup title since 2014.
- England hosted and dominated the Women's Rugby World Cup opener, beating the United States 69-7 on August 22, 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light.
- England entered the match with an unchanged lineup from their recent win against France, while the USA fielded 11 World Cup debutants, including four starters.
- England scored 11 tries through multiple players including Kabeya, Botterman, Kildunne, Dow, Cokayne, Breach, and Atkin-Davies, despite a brief USA resistance and a yellow card to Kelter.
- Ellie Kildunne scored twice, earned Player of the Match honors, and Emily Scarratt became the first English rugby player to appear in five World Cups after substituting on in the 60th minute.
- The result extended England's winning streak to 28 matches and their dominance over the USA to 21 consecutive wins, signaling a strong start as tournament favorites.
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