Hosts England are favourites but there are other sides in contention, as well as individuals with the ability to light up the tournament

England are unbeaten since the last tournament and are strong favourites to top their pool, but other groups look more open

Hosts England are favourites but there are other sides in contention, as well as individuals with the ability to light up the tournament

England have named an unchanged starting XV for Friday's opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup against the United States in Sunderland.

England hoping home advantage helps dethrone defending champions New Zealand and propels them to glory