US EditionEngland Names Strong Side for Women's Rugby World Cup Opener Against U.S.
England's unchanged lineup aims to build on dominant warm-up form as 40,000 fans are set to witness their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States.
- England's women's rugby team, led by coach John Mitchell, will open their 2025 World Cup campaign against the United States on August 22 at Sunderland's Stadium of Light.
- Mitchell named an unchanged squad after England's strong 40-6 warm-up win over France, reflecting the team's confident buildup and professional status compared to many rivals.
- The tournament features 16 teams with historic firsts like Brazil's debut, three female head coaches, and a record attendance expected for the September 27 final at Twickenham.
- Over 375,000 tickets across all matches have been purchased, with Mitchell praising Sunderland as an excellent host city and expressing excitement about achieving a record attendance for the tournament’s opening game.
- England enters the tournament as favorites after finishing second to New Zealand in five of the previous six World Cup finals, aiming to break a decade-long streak without claiming the title with their experienced and talented squad.
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England 69, United States 7
Sunderland, England Stadium of Light Friday England 69 (Ellie Kildunne 2, Jess Breach 2, Lark Atkin-Davies 2, Sadia Kabeya, Hannah Botterman, Maud Muir, Abby Dow, Amy Cokayne tries; Zoe Harrison 6 conversions, Emma Sing conversion), United States 7 (Erica Jarrell-Searcy try; Mckenzie Hawkins conversion).
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