New Zealand began its defense of the Women’s Rugby World Cup by scratching a 54-8 win over Spain in York on Sunday. The Black Ferns were comfortable eight-try winners — with only 13 players for the last quarter — but at the possible cost of flanker Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who suffered a right leg injury and was carried off the field in tears.

The Springbok Women may not be expected to emulate the men's team in winning the Rugby World Cup, but heading into the upcoming tournament in England (August 22 - September 27), morale is at an all-time high.

After three years of waiting, the Women's Rugby World Cup landed in England this weekend. Here's what happened.