New Zealand begin their Women's Rugby World Cup defence against 13th-ranked Spain at York, taking the opportunity to ease some of their stars into the tournament. The Spanish have made the quarterfinals twice in 1998 and 2002, but come into this tournament off the back of heavy losses to England and South Africa.

Red-hot trophy favorite England has launched its home bid for the Women’s Rugby World Cup crown by thrashing the United States 69-7 in front of a record-sized crowd in Sunderland.

Six tries by Canada fullback Julia Schell have led three try hat tricks in the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England