England Unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup Opener Against the USA
England's unchanged lineup aims to build on dominant warm-up form as 40,000 fans are set to witness their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States.
- England's women's rugby team, led by coach John Mitchell, will open their 2025 World Cup campaign against the United States on August 22 at Sunderland's Stadium of Light.
- Mitchell named an unchanged squad after England's strong 40-6 warm-up win over France, reflecting the team's confident buildup and professional status compared to many rivals.
- The tournament features 16 teams with historic firsts like Brazil's debut, three female head coaches, and a record attendance expected for the September 27 final at Twickenham.
- Over 375,000 tickets across all matches have been purchased, with Mitchell praising Sunderland as an excellent host city and expressing excitement about achieving a record attendance for the tournament’s opening game.
- England enters the tournament as favorites after finishing second to New Zealand in five of the previous six World Cup finals, aiming to break a decade-long streak without claiming the title with their experienced and talented squad.
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England unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the USA
England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged team from their final warm-up game for their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States in Sunderland on Friday.
Eagles Name RWC Opener Roster - The Rugby Breakdown
eagles.rugby — USA Women’s Eagles Head Coach Sione Fukofuka and staff have announced the 23-player squad set to take on host nation England in the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. This Friday, Aug. 22, the Eagles will face off against the Red Roses in Pool A at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. USA fans can catch the match live on Paramount+ at 2:30 p.m. ET. [lead photo courtesy of @usarugby] This year marks the 10th edition …
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