The opening match saw England take on the USA at Sunderland's City of Light stadium. And it was a good night for the hosts as they stormed to a 69-7 victory.

Red-hot trophy favorite England has launched its home bid for the Women’s Rugby World Cup crown by thrashing the United States 69-7 in front of a record-sized crowd in Sunderland

England vs. USA team news, lineups, score prediction for inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 match originally appeared on The Sporting News Hosts the Red Roses will kick of this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup this evening as they face the USA in the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, for the first of their Pool A group matches.