England Dominate USA 69-7 Opening Women’s Rugby World Cup Match

England began their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a commanding 69-7 victory over the United States at the Stadium of Light, witnessed by a record crowd of 42,723. The number one ranked Red Roses dominated early with tries from Sadia Kabeya and Hannah Botterman, before the USA's Erica Jarrell-Searcy responded. After Alev Kelter of the USA was sin-binned, England capitalized with quick successive tries from Maud Muir and Ellie Kildunne, leading 28-7 at halftime. The second half saw England ruthlessly extend their lead, with Abby Dow, Kildunne, Amy Cokayne, Jess Breach, and Lark Atkin-Davies all scoring, including braces for Breach and Atkin-Davies. England's win extended their unbeaten run to 28 games and their winning streak against the USA to 21 matches, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience against a team featuring 11 World Cup debutants. Coach John Mitchell fielded an unchanged lineup from their earlier win over France, emphasizing England's strength and experience in the tournament opener.