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Samoa face Women’s Rugby World Cup mission impossible against England

Another comfortable Red Roses win is expected against a Samoan side for whom the hosts’ Abi Burton had plenty of praise

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025

John Mitchell plays down one-sided scores at World Cup

England beat the United States 69-7 while weekend opponents Samoa were thrashed 73-0 by Australia in the opening Pool A matches.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

How England and Samoa show the contrasts at the heart of the Women’s World Cup

A heavy England win is almost certain in Northampton, yet Samoa’s participation at this tournament is a triumph of its own

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

Analysing the early form of three Women’s Rugby World Cup favourites

England, New Zealand and Canada kicked off with victory but there were areas of concern amid the positive results

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025

Hannah Botterman: I want to be the best loosehead prop in the world

The 26-year-old was one of the key performers in the Red Roses’ 69-7 victory over the United States at the Stadium of Light on Friday.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025

Hannah Botterman: ‘I don’t want to be shy about the fact that I want to be the best loosehead prop in the world’

Interview: A try-scorer in England’s opening win over the United States, Botterman feels she is ready to take the next step at a home World Cup

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025

Amy Cokayne calls for England to be ‘more clinical’ despite USA thrashing

Amy Cokayne said after England’s 69-7 Rugby World Cup win against USA that ‘there are a few things that didn’t quite go right’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025

Ellie Kildunne believes England clicked into gear after break against USA

The Red Roses kicked off the tournament with an 11-try win.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

How the Red Roses took over Sunderland to launch Women’s World Cup in style

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

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

England boss sends ominous warning to World Cup rivals after big Red Roses win: ‘We’ve only just got started’

A 69-7 thrashing of the USA represented a perfect start to the tournament for the hosts as they begin their World Cup quest

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025