Strong hit up from Kelter

Back to Harrison who clears, Kelter runs it back

Kelter gets the match underway for USA, it bounces but Eng secure

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup gets underway with the hosts England taking on the USA in a Pool A clash. England are two time champions and six times runners up, while the USA won the inaugural tournament back in 1991 to go along with two times runners up. Australia and Samoa make up the rest of Pool A.