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World Rugby defends one-sided start to Women’s World Cup: ‘The arm wrestles will come’

Lopsided scorelines were a theme of the opening weekend of the tournament but record attendances and engagement were reported

The Independent UK

Analysing the early form of three Women’s Rugby World Cup favourites

England, New Zealand and Canada kicked off with victory but there were areas of concern amid the positive results

The Guardian - UK

Hannah Botterman: I want to be the best loosehead prop in the world

The 26-year-old was one of the key performers in the Red Roses’ 69-7 victory over the United States at the Stadium of Light on Friday.

The Independent UK

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Hannah Botterman: ‘I don’t want to be shy about the fact that I want to be the best loosehead prop in the world’

Interview: A try-scorer in England’s opening win over the United States, Botterman feels she is ready to take the next step at a home World Cup

The Independent UK

Amy Cokayne calls for England to be ‘more clinical’ despite USA thrashing

Amy Cokayne said after England’s 69-7 Rugby World Cup win against USA that ‘there are a few things that didn’t quite go right’

The Guardian - UK

Ellie Kildunne believes England clicked into gear after break against USA

The Red Roses kicked off the tournament with an 11-try win.

The Independent UK

How the Red Roses took over Sunderland to launch Women’s World Cup in style

England were typically dominant in an 11-try thrashing of the USA – but a record World Cup crowd showed how women’s rugby has grown

The Independent UK

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England boss sends ominous warning to World Cup rivals after big Red Roses win: ‘We’ve only just got started’

A 69-7 thrashing of the USA represented a perfect start to the tournament for the hosts as they begin their World Cup quest

The Independent UK

England lifted intensity in second half of opening World Cup win – John Mitchell

The Red Roses kicked off the tournament in front of a record-breaking crowd of 42,723 at the Stadium of Light, scoring 11 tries.

The Independent UK

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: 'Good signs' for John Mitchell as England thrash United States in opener

Beaten 2022 finalists are out to go one better on home turf

Evening Standard

England off to a flyer in 11-try Women’s Rugby World Cup mauling of USA

England more than lived up to the hype with a dominant display in a 69-7 thrashing of the USA in the tournament opener in Sunderland

The Guardian - UK

England 69-7 United States: Red Roses record statement 11-try win in Women's Rugby World Cup opener

Ellie Kildunne starred on opening night in Sunderland

Evening Standard

England make statement with dominant opening World Cup win over United States

It was a 28th consecutive win for the Red Roses.

The Independent UK

England light up opening night to show why they are World Cup favourites

England 69-7 USA: A record Women’s World Cup crowd watched the Red Roses thrash the United States to get the tournament started in style

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The Guardian - UK

England 69-7 USA: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened

The Red Roses kicked off their home tournament in style, Ellie Kildunne in sparkling form as they overpowered the USA at the Stadium of Light

The Independent UK

England vs USA live: Dominant Red Roses produce trademark thrashing in Women’s World Cup opener

England 69-7 USA: A record Women’s World Cup crowd watched the Red Roses thrash the United States to get the tournament started in style

Evening Standard

England vs USA result: Women's Rugby World Cup match stream, score and latest updates

Hot favourites get tournament underway in Sunderland

The Independent UK

Who and when do England play next? The Red Roses’ route to 2025 Women’s World Cup final

England are hoping to secure success on home soil

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The Independent UK

The shared struggles that add extra meaning to Wales and Scotland’s World Cup rivalry

A place in the quarter-finals may be on the line as the two sides meet in Salford - but the pair have both endured disrupted build-ups to the tournament

The Guardian - UK

England ready to confront USA and Ilona Maher’s stardust in World Cup opener

The Red Roses have lost only once to Friday’s opponents, in 1991, but refuse to get caught up in the hype of a home tournament

The Guardian - UK

Red Roses pick up where Lionesses left off in England women’s great sporting summer

England begin their Rugby World Cup campaign on Friday against USA with ambitions of winning the trophy and capturing public imagination

Evening Standard

Abby Dow exclusive: World Cup final pain has only made England's redemption bid stronger

A heartbreaking defeat three years ago will spur the team on, says the Red Roses wing

The Independent UK

The two sides of a Women’s World Cup that could transform rugby

The biggest Women’s World Cup in history could change the rugby landscape – even if some familiar challenges remain

Evening Standard

England inspired by the Lionesses as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses bid to complete a special summer as tournament favourites chase first world title since 2014

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: England favourites on home soil as women’s rugby seeks to shine

New Zealand, Canada and France are the Red Roses’ leading rivals for glory.

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