England Matches 30-Game Win Record with Australia, Injury Concerns Grow

England's women's rugby team, the Red Roses, secured a commanding 47-7 victory over Australia, extending their world record winning streak to 30 consecutive matches and advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals. Despite the dominant scoreline, England showed vulnerabilities in a sloppy first half and faced intense physical challenges from Australia, who also qualified for the quarter-finals. Two key injuries to Ellie Kildunne, the likely World Player of the Year, and Hannah Botterman have raised concerns about England's squad depth as they prepare for the knockout stages. England's head coach John Mitchell acknowledged the adversity the team must overcome, emphasizing the physical toll of the tournament and the importance of maintaining performance consistency in upcoming matches against Scotland and potentially France. The Australian side, although defeated, demonstrated an effective blueprint for future matches and booked their quarter-final spot against Canada. The match also attracted notable attention with the attendance of the Prince and Princess of Wales, reflecting the growing prominence of women's rugby.