England Women Cruise Past Wales with 13 Tries in World Cup Group A Opener

England's women's rugby league side delivered a commanding performance to defeat World Cup debutants Wales, scoring 13 tries in their Group A tournament opener.

England's women's rugby league team established immediate control against World Cup debutants Wales, securing a comprehensive victory in their Group A tournament opener. The match underscored England's attacking prowess, with the squad crossing for seven tries before the halftime whistle.

The dominant performance continued after the interval, as England added six more scores to reach a final tally of 13 tries. The result sets a strong foundation for England's campaign as they look to navigate the group stage with momentum from their decisive opening win.

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England scored seven tries before halftime and 13 in total to comprehensively defeat World Cup debutant Wales in a Group A opener.

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