
England opened the Women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States of America in style as they ran riot at the Stadium of Light. The Red Roses, the hot favourites to lift the title this time around, racked up 11 tries on Wearside in a 69-7 thrashing to set a real statement in Group A. Ellie Kildunne put in a star showing as she scored twice and set up two more, as John Mitchell’s side emphatically got off to a winning start.