England's Red Roses secured a 48-15 victory over Australia in their WXV Global Series opener today, 12 September 2026. The win, achieved at CorpAcq Stadium, marks their 39th consecutive Test match victory.
Despite trailing 10-5 at half-time, England's performance improved significantly in the second half. The team's set-piece play was a key factor in turning the game around, leading to eight tries.
Abi Burton, a blindside flanker, was highlighted as a standout player, scoring England's first try. Other try scorers included May Campbell, captain Meg Jones, Mia Venner, and Claudia Moloney-MacDonald. Holly Aitchison earned her 50th cap during the match.
This was England's first match since winning the grand slam in May and their first using the new smaller 4.5 ball being trialled in the women's game.