United States 21-61 England: Red Roses start WXV1 defence with victory - BBC Sport
England wing Bo Westcombe-Evans scores on her debut as the Red Roses start their WXV1 defence with a nine-try victory over the United States in Canada. Fly-half Zoe Harrison, who started the Rugby World Cup final defeat by the Black Ferns in 2022, was brought in to start only her second game for the Red Roses since recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.Despite a slow start the Red Roses still managed four first-half tries, including a sensational solo effort from full-back Ellie Kildunne, who scored twice.On her first Red Roses start, flanker Georgia Brock grabbed the Red Roses' third try, with Alex Matthews, in her first game as England captain, scoring the fourth.But anything Kildunne can do, Kelter can do better. The United States centre regathered her own chip-kick and stepped around a number of Red Roses to quickly respond.
