US EditionEngland vs. USA Team News, Lineups, Score Prediction for Inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Match
The United States aims to upset England's dominant Red Roses, who hold a 27-game unbeaten streak and seek a third World Cup title, with key player Ilona Maher leading the charge.
- On Friday, the United States insist they aim to upset the England women's rugby team in the Women's Rugby World Cup opener at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
- England arrive as favourites because the Red Roses extended an unbeaten run to 27 games in 2025 and triumphed in 57 of their past 58 fixtures under John Mitchell, who replaced Simon Middleton two years ago at this home tournament in England.
- USA named Maher to start, and scrum-half Olivia Ortiz said they're aiming for a fast, physical game with tactical kicking to pressure opponents, Ortiz told ESPN.
- England secured an opening-night win at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, before a record 42,723 crowd, with Ellie Kildunne scoring twice and Erica Jarrell-Searcy producing a notable solo try for the USA.
- Bigger tests await in Pool A, with a key clash against Australia in York likely crucial as the United States women's rugby team remain focused on reaching semifinals and disrupting England's bid, while organisers hope record crowds raise the Women's Rugby World Cup tournament's profile.
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