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England's Red Roses Seek to Extend Dominant Run in World Cup Opener
22 Aug
Summary
- England ranked #1, on 27-game winning streak
- USA last reached World Cup final in 1994, lost to England
- England won last 20 games against USA
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup is set to begin tonight as hosts England, the current world #1 team, take on the USA in their Pool A group match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
England, who are riding a remarkable 27-game winning streak, will be heavy favorites against an American side that has not reached a World Cup final since 1994, when they were defeated by the Red Roses. In fact, England have won the last 20 meetings between the two teams, and will be aiming to extend that dominant run in front of a sold-out home crowd.
The English squad is brimming with world-class talent, including 2024 World Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne and fly-half Zoe Harrison, who has been in impressive form during the team's warm-up matches. Meanwhile, the USA will be relying on experienced heads like captain Kate Zachary and prop Hope Rogers to try and pull off an upset.
With both teams in contrasting form heading into the tournament, the opening clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as the Red Roses look to kick off their home World Cup campaign in style.
