England 92-3 Samoa: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – live reaction

Updates from the 5pm BST kick-off at Franklin’s Gardens

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Right then. Referee Maggie Cogger-Orr stands with authority. She raises her whistle to her lips, gives it a shrill blast, Helena Rowland drops the ball, hoofs it into the Northampton skies and we are underway!

The anthems are ringing out. These are incredible scenes. The stadium is absolutely packed!