England Crushes USA in Women’s Rugby World Cup Debut

England Crushes the United States in Women’s Rugby World Cup Opener

An outstanding performance by England marked the start of a Women’s Rugby World Cup that is already breaking records. The opening match, held at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland before a record crowd of 42,723 spectators, was an unforgettable spectacle. The tournament favorites, England, demonstrated their superiority by scoring 11 tries against the United States, with a final score of 69-7. This triumph not only avoided injuries for the English women, but also provided them with a solid start on their path to the final at Twickenham on September 27th. From the United States, Ilona Maher stood out with impressive advances, making it clear that this competition is unlike anything seen before. The atmosphere in the stadium was festive, with music and vibrant energy. The stadium announcer welcomed the “Largest Women’s Rugby World Cup in history.”

English fans at the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.The match was a celebration, with fans of all ages and the presence of prominent personalities. The game showed the best of the Red Roses, while the United States proved to have what it takes to reach the quarter-finals. The Stadium of Light was filled with rugby shirts from clubs across the country, flags, and an atmosphere of enthusiasm. The audience enjoyed a mix of rugby fans, both new and veteran. The match also featured the presence of England legends, such as Gill Burns, who were pioneers in women’s rugby. England, as the clear favorite, will have to manage the pressure of being the head of this tournament. The Red Roses have lost only one match in 61, which motivates the team to not let the opportunity slip away. The match began with England taking the lead, scoring four tries in the first half. Sadia Kabeya was the first to score, followed by Hannah Botterman.

Hannah Botterman of England celebrates scoring her team’s second try against the United States.

The United States responded with their first try in the 25th minute, but England regrouped, with Maud Muir and Ellie Kildunne scoring before halftime. In the second half, England continued their dominance. Abby Dow and Kildunne added more tries. Amy Cokayne, Jess Breach, and Lark Atkin-Davies also scored. Coach John Mitchell made changes, including Emily Scarratt, who made history by participating in her fifth World Cup. England continued to pressure the United States, sealing their victory with 11 tries. Although there were some defensive errors and in receiving the kickoffs, England achieved a resounding victory. This match will be remembered for the dominance of the Red Roses and for the crowd that packed the stadium, setting a new attendance record.