England defeats USA 55-12 in WXV rugby match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 11:56 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
England secured a decisive 55-12 victory over the United States in the WXV Global Series on Friday. Claudia Moloney-MacDonald scored four tries, helping England take control after a 17-7 halftime lead. The match marked a comeback for England after recent losses to Canada that threatened their top ranking. Despite the U.S. entering the match on a five-game winning streak, they struggled to maintain their performance in the second half.
- •England scored nine tries, with Moloney-MacDonald contributing four.
- •The match took place in Harrison, N.J., during the WXV Global Series.
- •U.S. defense faltered in the second half, allowing England to expand their lead.
- •England's win follows two historic losses to Canada earlier this month.
- •Moloney-MacDonald's hat trick came shortly after halftime.
- 11:56 PMBBC Sport — Moloney-MacDonald scores four tries as England thump USA
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — England crushes US in WXV rugby as Moloney-MacDonald runs in 4 tries
"(AP) — World champion England defeated the United States 55-12 and winger Claudia Moloney-MacDonald scored four of their nine tries in WXV women's rugby on Friday.Historic beatings from Canada this month jeopardized England’s nearly six-year run as the No.
"Watch highlights as England bounce back from defeats to Canada with a 55-12 win over USA in the WXV Global Series.
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External links- BBC SportOct 30, 2026, 11:56 PMMoloney-MacDonald scores four tries as England thump USA
Watch highlights as England bounce back from defeats to Canada with a 55-12 win over USA in the WXV Global Series.
- Yahoo SportsOct 30, 2026, 11:50 PMEngland crushes US in WXV rugby as Moloney-MacDonald runs in 4 tries
(AP) — World champion England defeated the United States 55-12 and winger Claudia Moloney-MacDonald scored four of their nine tries in WXV women's rugby on Friday.Historic beatings from Canada this month jeopardized England’s nearly six-year run as the No.
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