"She was great when she came to Bristol,” England lock Abbie Ward recalls of her former teammate. “She brought loads of energy. She has a lot of experience in the sevens and she'll take that into the 15s.

Rugby authorities see America as a vital new market for the sport. The United States will stage the men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and the women’s tournament in 2033.

All 32 matches of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup are available to stream on Paramount+. In addition, select matches, including the U.S. vs. England match, which begins the tournament on Friday, Aug. 22 at 2:30 p.m. ET, will be simulcast on CBS Sports, which can be found on Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and more.