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

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

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…

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