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

Australia set a Women’s Rugby World Cup record with a 73-0 thumping of Samoa, scoring 11 tries in a dominant start to their Pool A campaign on Saturday.

The Wallaroos began their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a record 73-0 in over Samoa.

The opening match saw England take on the USA at Sunderland's City of Light stadium. And it was a good night for the hosts as they stormed to a 69-7 victory.

Gwen Crabb was sent to the sin-bin for a high challenge on Elliann Clarke and shortly after the Wales lock rejoined the fray, Scotland extended their lead through Gallagher in the 64th minute. Orr added more gloss to the scoreline two minutes from time, with Nelson adding a fourth conversion to give Scotland a flying start.