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

John Mitchell has named a full-strength Red Roses side for Friday’s match at the Stadium of Light, with Emily Scarratt in line for her 119th cap off the bench

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

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

The World Cup, held in England, kicks off Friday with a match between the host team and the United States. International rugby authorities hope the tournament will mark a turning…

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Minute-by-minute report: The Red Roses open their campaign with a testing battle against the United States in Sunderland. Join Alex Reid

Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach and Lark Atkin-Davies each score two tries in England's comprehensive win over the United States in the Women's Rugby World Cup opener.

The Red Roses, tournament hosts and favorites launched the competition on Friday with a 69-7 victory over the US in Sunderland.

England more than lived up to the hype with a dominant display in a 69-7 thrashing of the USA in the tournament opener in Sunderland