Follow live coverage with text and score updates as Australia open their campaign against Samoa at Salford Community Stadium in Pool A.

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

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;