England ran in 11 tries in an opening day victory in the Women's Rugby Union World Cup.
Led by Scarborough's Zoe Aldcroft, England thumped the USA 69-7 at Sunderland's Stadium of Light.
The Red Roses' victory broke the attendance record in the Women's Rugby Union World Cup.
42,723 witnessed the opening night win.
England meet Samoa next Saturday, 30th August.
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England ran in 11 tries in an opening day victory in the Women's Rugby Union World Cup.
The Pikes enjoyed another Friday night success at Mill Lane.
A significant moorland fire near Fylingdales has now been burning for 11 days, with firefighters facing the additional challenge of 16 explosions from old military ordnance over the past week.
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