England got their women’s World Cup campaign off to a flying start with a dominant performance in Sunderland where they overwhelmed the United States 69-7.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup took a step forward on Friday as President Donald Trump announced that the official draw will be held in Washington, D.C. at the John

England vs the United States takes place on Friday, August 22, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 7.30pm BST. The match will be played in front of over 40,000 fans at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. TV channel: Live coverage of the match is available via BBC One. The BBC are the official rights holders to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Ilona Maher’s mission at the Women’s Rugby World Cup is about more than just winning games. Heading into the United States’ tournament opener on Friday, the world’s most followed rugby player on social media wants to get more eyeballs on the sport as it ramps up attempts to crack the market in America.

Arguably, no American rugby player has achieved the level of fame that Ilona Maher has. From her time in the Olympic spotlight to her strong presence on social media and appearance on "Dancing With The Stars,