England vs USA live: Latest score and updates from Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opener – UK Times

This will be the biggest Women’s World Cup in history – and by some margin, too. Great challenges remain in the sport but let us hope this is a launchpad into a new era.

It’s here! A Women’s World Cup that many expect to transform the landscape of rugby begins in Sunderland, with home favourites England taking on the United States in front of 45,000 people at a packed Stadium of Light. Can the Red Roses kick off a tournament they will expect to win in style? Or can the USA spring a shock on the opening night.

Kick off is at 7.30pm BST.