US EditionBlack Ferns Trio Cleared of Serious Injury After World Cup Opener
New Zealand scored eight tries in a 54-8 win over Spain despite injuries reducing them to 13 players; Brazil debuted as South America's first team in the tournament.
- On Sunday, New Zealand began its title defence by beating Spain 54-8 at York Community Stadium, finishing with 13 players due to injuries including Kaipo Olsen-Baker's serious leg injury.
- Reigning champions New Zealand entered the weekend as title seekers, while Brazil women's team made their first South American World Cup appearance after only 18 tests.
- Statistically, New Zealand dominated by covering 1,600 meters to Spain's 348, forcing 221 tackles, with Jorja Miller scoring two first-half tries and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe reaching 21 World Cup tries.
- Ireland women's team beat Japan 42-14 and South Africa women's team thrashed Brazil women's team 66-6, setting up New Zealand vs Japan next Sunday in Exeter and Spain vs Ireland in Northampton.
- The 2025 expansion to 16 teams has sparked memorable moments, with opening weekend featuring mammoth wins from England and Canada alongside record‑setting performances, highlighting growing tournament depth.
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Woodman-Wickliffe extends try-scoring record as New Zealand beat Spain
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as defending champions New Zealand defeated Spain 54-8 in York, with Ireland and South Africa also picking up comfortable victories on Sunday.New Zealand were made to work hard in the first half of their Group C encounter a
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