Australia racked up 11 tries and blanked Samoa 73-0 for a record Women's Rugby World Cup score on Saturday. Winger Desiree Miller dotted down a first half hat trick of tries but left the field in the second half after a head-on-head collision with Samoa's Melina Grace Salale.

England were typically dominant in an 11-try thrashing of the USA - but a record World Cup crowd showed how women’s rugby has grown

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;

A record Women’s World Cup crowd watched the Red Roses thrash the United States to get the tournament started in style

France kicks off its World Cup campaign on Saturday in Exeter against Italy. The third-place regulars now have their sights set on outright victory.

Kate Middleton boosted England's Woman Rugby team's confidence ahead of exciting face off with USA.The Prince and Princess of Wales's official Instagram account on Friday, August 22, shared a heartfelt message from Catherine to Red Roses.