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SMASHING STUFF: England victorious in Women’s Rugby World Cup opener
England trounce Spain in World Cup opener

ENGLAND laid out a big statement of intent yesterday with a 10-try, 56-5 demolition of Spain to launch their Women’s Rugby World Cup title defence.

Wing Kay Wilson ran in four tries as the reigning world champions opened their bid to retain the crown in ominous fashion in Dublin.

England got the ball rolling in the first minute, with Megan Jones crossing — and Wilson had completed her hat-trick in 31 minutes.

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