A 69-7 thrashing of the USA represented a perfect start to the tournament for the hosts as they begin their World Cup quest

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 potential of England's forward pack is "scary" following a 69-7 opening Women's Rugby World Cup win over the United States, says New Zealand World Cup-winner Ruby Tui.

England began their World Cup campaign in style after running in 11 tries to beat the United States 69-7 at the Stadium of Light. In front of a record-breaking crowd of 42,723, the number one ranked side in the world went ahead through Sadia Kabeya and Hannah Botterman, before Erica Jarrell-Searcy responded for the USA.

The lack of significant rain coupled with several hotter-than-normal days this summer has forecasters warning that if this dry weather pattern persists into September, New England could see a repeat of worsening drought conditions this fall.

A council has said it "cannot condone" people painting on roads after red crosses were sprayed on a pedestrian crossing to make it look like a series of England flags. The graffiti, also like the St George's flag, on Church Street in Audley, Staffordshire, will have to be removed at the expense of the taxpayer, Staffordshire County Council said.

James Carville blasted JD Vance for stumping for Trump's $3.3 trillion legislation and taking a vacation to England's wealthy Oxfordshire region.