The UK entered this Women’s Rugby World Cup and asked in other parts of the world. Can anyone stop it? Their tournament opener – these questions last after a 69-7 victory in the US.
Red Rose is a tournament favorite this summer, but will be second in the next game in Pool A.
Australia held the top position after a 73-0 victory over Samoa, giving the UK a small point difference advantage.
That means Redborough wants to come out the block faster to fix the record. There is everything you need to know before a collision.
Important details and kickoff times
when: Saturday, August 30th, 5pm (2am)
where: Cinchi Stadium in Franklin Gardens, Northampton
Match Official: Maggie Coger Orle
How to watch on TV in the UK, Ireland and Australia
All 32 Women’s Rugby World Cup games will be broadcast for free on the BBC and BBC iPlayer in the UK. In Australia, the tournament will air on 9Now and will be available in RTE players in Ireland.
ESPN also has extensive news, features and match coverage. You can follow here.
Team News and XVS launch
Note: Team lineups will be displayed when they are announced this week.
The Red Roses began the tournament, winning 11 games against the United States, and after an early lead via Sadia Kabeya and Hanna Botterman, Erika Jarrel Siasy pulled one back.
After Alev Kelter was shown the yellow card, Maud Muir and star Ellie Kildunne scored straight away in a row as the hosts led 28-7 at halftime.
England got even better in the second half, with seven more tries scoring as Abby Dow, Kildun and Amy Cocaine all crossed and Jess Bleach and Lark Atkin Davis bagged the braces.
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