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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

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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

The Independent 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 Guardian - 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

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

Hot favourites get tournament underway in Sunderland

Evening Standard

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

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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.

The Independent UK

England coach John Mitchell: Being World Cup favourites is irrelevant to us

The Red Roses kick off this year’s tournament at the Stadium of Light against the United States on Friday.

The Independent UK

Zoe Harrison wins fly-half battle for England World Cup opener

The Red Roses take on USA in Sunderland on Friday evening in their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener as heavy favourites to win the tournament

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The Independent UK

Why the Red Roses are ready to finally crown their dominance with Rugby World Cup success

Unbeaten in their last 27 matches, the Red Roses must handle the pressure of being overwhelming favourites on home soil

The Guardian - UK

World Cup provides launchpad as women’s rugby prepares for liftoff

The next few weeks have the potential to refresh rugby in all its guises – this tournament is going to hit differently

The Independent UK

How the expressive Ellie Kildunne emerged as the face of England’s home World Cup

The full-back enters a home World Cup as the reigning World Player of the Year – and the tournament could catapult her to superstardom

The Independent UK

Hannah Botterman hopes England can emulate Lionesses effect at Rugby World Cup

The Red Roses begin their World Cup campaign on Friday with a clash against the United States at the Stadium of Light.

The Independent UK

Who are the Red Roses? Player-by-player guide to England’s Rugby World Cup squad

Meet the 32 players who will bid for glory on home soil at the tournament

The Guardian - UK

England’s Marlie Packer: ‘This team is No 1 in the world – we’re going to be under scrutiny’

A World Cup winner in 2014, the flanker has overcome losing the captaincy to remain a key part of the squad, she tells Sarah Rendell

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Rugby World Cup: the definitive guide to the pools

England are unbeaten since the last tournament and are strong favourites to top their pool, but other groups look more open

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