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 star Hannah Botterman has set herself the goal of establishing herself as the best loose-head prop in the world by the end of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

Live text commentary and reaction from Sunderland as Englands Red Roses scored 11 tries while beating USA in the Womens Rugby World Cup opener; John Mitchells side seeking first World Cup triumph since 2014;