England vs. USA team news, lineups, score prediction for inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 match originally appeared on The Sporting News Hosts the Red Roses will kick of this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup this evening as they face the USA in the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, for the first of their Pool A group matches.

The 29-year-old is set to make her first World Cup appearance after making the switch to the 15-a-side format.

Prospects: A team that should stay poised under pressure. Eleven players have more than 50 caps, led by back Sofia Stefan’s 98. Ten players are going to their third RWC. Keep an eye on center-wing Alyssa D’Inca, a threat since last year who scored four tries across the Azzurre’s warmup wins over Scotland and Japan.