Samoa danced on the pitch with their opposition after losing 92-3 against England in the group stages of the Women’s World Rugby Cup yesterday, August 30. Samoa had lots to celebrate though as those three points were their first scored in a world cup match in 11 years. Their team is predominantly made up of amateurs working second jobs including a property manager, a primary school teacher and a police officer. England scored 14 tries to break their record for highest World Cup score and qualify for quarter-finals with game to spare.

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Minute-by-minute report: Join Daniel Gallan for updates as the hosts take on Samoa in their second Pool A fixture