Overview

• The hosts ran in 11 tries, with Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach and Lark Atkin‑Davies scoring two each as England overwhelmed the United States.
• The Stadium of Light attendance of 42,723 set a Women’s Rugby World Cup match record for the tournament’s curtain‑raiser.
• Head coach John Mitchell said England have “only just got started” and “love being hunted,” as Pool A games against Samoa and Australia await.
• Top‑ranked England extended their winning streak to 28 Tests, heightening expectations for a first World Cup title since 2014.
• Off the field, kit maker Castore confirmed England’s special World Cup replica shirts are in short supply, with online stock sold out and venue allocations limited amid reports of an ordering error.