The opening match saw England take on the USA at Sunderland's City of Light stadium. And it was a good night for the hosts as they stormed to a 69-7 victory.

A Francesca McGhie hat trick of tries led Scotland's 38-8 demolition of Wales in their make-or-break Women's Rugby World Cup opener on Saturday. Both Six Nations sides were under immense pressure to win.

Red-hot trophy favorite England has launched its home bid for the Women’s Rugby World Cup crown by thrashing the United States 69-7 in front of a record-sized crowd in Sunderland