England vs. USA team news, lineups, score prediction for inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 match originally appeared on The Sporting News Hosts the Red Roses will kick of this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup this evening as they face the USA in the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, for the first of their Pool A group matches.

Red-hot trophy favorite England has launched its home bid for the Women’s Rugby World Cup crown by thrashing the United States 69-7 in front of a record-sized crowd in Sunderland.

England thumped the United States 69-7 at the Stadium of Light on Friday to kick off their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign in style.