England Red Roses defeat Australia 48-15 in WXV opener

The inaugural WXV Global Series saw significant opening results for major rugby nations. England's Red Roses secured their 39th consecutive victory by overcoming a rare halftime deficit to defeat Australia 48-15 in Salford. Despite trailing 10-5 at the interval, England scored eight tries in the second half, including efforts from May Campbell, Meg Jones, and Abi Burton.

In other tournament action, Canada delivered a dominant performance against Scotland, winning 64-26 in Edinburgh, setting up a high-profile rematch against England. Meanwhile, in Lyon, New Zealand's Black Ferns defeated France 28-14. The French side struggled with handling errors and ball retention throughout the match, allowing the New Zealanders to secure a bonus point victory.

The tournament marks a new chapter for international women's rugby, featuring the top twelve nations in the world.