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Joy for Samoa as Harmony Vatau kicks their first World Cup points for 11 years

The cash-strapped nation have overcome many hurdles just to be in England and fly half’s successful penalty in heavy defeat by the Red Roses made the sacrifices worthwhile

The Guardian - UK

John Mitchell demands England improve despite record World Cup win over Samoa

England’s victory over Samoa was a record Rugby World Cup win for the Red Roses but the head coach, John Mitchell, said “their basics let them down” at times

The Guardian - UK

John Mitchell demands more despite England’s record World Cup win

The Red Roses beat Samoa’s amateurs 92-3 with a Jess Breach hat-trick and 27 points from Helena Rowland.

The Independent UK

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Women's Rugby World Cup: England run in 14 tries in record-breaking 92-3 rout of Samoa

Red Roses sail through to knockout stages

Evening Standard

England storm into Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Breach leads Samoa rout

Jess Breach bagged a hat-trick in England’s 14 tries as the hosts beat Samoa 92-3 to continue their impressive start to the Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England run in 14 tries in record-breaking 92-3 Rugby World Cup rout of Samoa

It was England’s highest number of points scored in a World Cup match and their biggest margin of victory

The Independent UK

England 92-3 Samoa: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – as it happened

Jess Breach scores three of England’s 14 tries as they rout Samoa with a clinical display from fly-half Helena Rowland.

The Guardian - UK

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Women’s Rugby World Cup needs jeopardy to stay in Monday morning conversations

One-sided nature of matches so far is a problem and structural change is needed but there has still been plenty to enjoy

The Guardian - UK

Samoa face Women’s Rugby World Cup mission impossible against England

Another comfortable Red Roses win is expected against a Samoan side for whom the hosts’ Abi Burton had plenty of praise

The Guardian - UK

John Mitchell plays down one-sided scores at World Cup

England beat the United States 69-7 while weekend opponents Samoa were thrashed 73-0 by Australia in the opening Pool A matches.

The Independent UK

Captain Zoe Aldcroft set to miss rest of pool stages as England ring changes for Samoa

The Red Roses opened their tournament with a 69-7 thrashing of the United States in Sunderland but have lost captain Aldcroft for the next two games

The Independent UK

Zoe Aldcroft to miss England’s next two games in Women’s Rugby World Cup

After Zoe Aldcroft picked up a knee injury against the USA, Marlie Packer will captain the Red Roses against Samoa as one of 13 changes to England’s starting XV

The Guardian - UK

Jodie Ounsley calls on schools to build on success of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Ounsley, known for her role as Fury on BBC show Gladiators, attended the Red Roses’ 69-7 thrashing of the United States in Sunderland.

The Independent UK

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

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The Guardian - 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 Independent 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

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 Guardian - 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’

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The Independent 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

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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