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England’s Record 92-3 Rout Seals Quarters as Canada, Scotland Also Advance

A 31-31 draw between Australia and the United States sets up a points-difference race for the remaining Pool A berths.

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An Australian rugby player raises her arms in the air after scoring a try during a World Cup match.

Overview

  • England crushed Samoa 92-3 after 13 lineup changes, running in 14 tries as Jess Breach scored a hat-trick and Helena Rowland set a 27-point England World Cup match record.
  • The win delivered England’s highest points tally and largest World Cup margin and locked in a quarter-final place with one pool match left.
  • Canada secured a quarter-final berth by shutting out Wales 42-0 in Salford, crossing for six tries with Sophie de Goede perfect on six conversions.
  • Scotland defeated Fiji 29-15 to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 1998, with wings Francesca McGhie and Rhona Lloyd scoring two tries each.
  • Australia and the United States tied 31-31 in York, leaving both alive for Pool A qualification, with Australia holding a sizable points-difference edge over the Eagles (+73 to -62).