England vs Australia live: Latest score and updates as Red Roses bid to match record unbeaten run in Women’s Rugby World Cup clash – UK Times

24 mins: England face a worry as Botterman goes down and she appears in pain while the medical team are attending to her.

22 mins: No try! Cokayne’s effort is ruled out after the TMO spots a knock-on as she went to ground.

England then botch the lineout, allowing Australia to steal and clear.

However, a side entry by Australia gives England a penalty and Harrison kicks to the corner.

19 mins: Australia scrum. They go left, but England’s defence holds firm. Australia regain possession inside the England 22 with Halse sending a grubber through.

Hunt takes risks on her own line nearly caught, but manages a risky off-load to Kildunne, who clears to halfway. England took some big chances there.

18 mins: Play stops as Australia’s try-scorer Talakai goes down with a neck injury, though she appears okay to continue for now.

This has been an outstanding start from Australia. Far be it from worrying about margins of defeat and the resulting pool permutations, Jo Yapp and her squad had been clear in the week that they had come here to win – and 15 minutes in, they are giving it a really good go, manipulating England’s backfield cleverly with the boot and then exploiting the defence when the hosts narrow. They’ve brought real physicality, too – and have six forwards on a beefy bench to keep bringing it across the 80.

16 mins: Australia go over but they’re held up!

Australia full-back Halse drives them to within five metres of the England line, putting the Wallaroos under pressure.

Karpani charges forward but is well held by England leaving Australia frustrated at the missed chance.

13 mins: England regain possession and begin stretching Australia, but a fumble gives away a penalty.

Australia falter again with an overhit kick from Manu Moleka.

9 mins: On her 50th cap Breach scores in the corner, but the TMO checks Harrison’s long pass for a possible forward. The try is allowed, though Harrison misses the conversion, so Australia still lead. What a response!

7 mins: England push down the right with Kildunne’s pass finding Dow to carry them into Australia’s 22. The Red Roses are now on the attack.

5 mins: The Wallaroos strike first. Talakai links with Leonard at the lineout to set a rolling maul, which England can’t stop, allowing Talakai to score.

Wood’s conversion is straight giving Australia an early 7-0 lead.