England overcomes USA but lacks dominance in Rugby World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
England's Red Roses secured a 55-12 victory against the United States in New Jersey on October 30. Claudia Moloney-MacDonald led with four tries, helping England respond after two losses to Canada in prior matches. Despite the win, questions linger about England's form heading into the Women's Six Nations in April. The USA scored a second try through Kate Zackery as time expired, showcasing their determination throughout the match.
- •England scores 55 points, including four tries from Claudia Moloney-MacDonald.
- •USA manages two tries, the last coming from Kate Zackery at full time.
- •Match held in New Jersey as part of the WXV Global Series.
- •England struggles for dominance after two previous losses to Canada.
- •Next match for England is in April for the Women’s Six Nations.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — England see off USA, but fail to hit top gear
"England's Red Roses return to winning ways, but without entirely vanquishing doubts over their position at the top of the women's game, as they see off the United States.
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