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

Womens Rugby World Cup - tournaments 10th edition - began in Sunderland as Englands Red Roses smashed USA, scoring 11 tries; final takes place at Twickenham on September 27; England hope home advantag

There’s never been a more exciting time for women’s sport in the UK. The Red Roses won the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, and now have victory this summer in their sights. Here’s the lowdown on 2025’s