England Women

92 - 3

Full Time

Samoa Women

England Women vs Samoa Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Helena Rowland converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England is finished off by Claudia Moloney-MacDonald

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Claudia Moloney-MacDonald bursts through to advance the England attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Zoe Harrison is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jess Breach bursts through to advance the England attack.

79'

Helena Rowland curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Jess Breach

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Jess Breach took full advantage.

73'

Emma Sing played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Claudia Moloney-MacDonald took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Zoe Harrison took full advantage.

71'

Helena Rowland curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

70'

Try

Marlie Packer scores the try from close range.

69'

That's a great try assist by Natasha Hunt.

69'

Samoa make a substitution with Glory Aiono Samuelu coming on.

68'

Samoa make a substitution with Tori Iosefo coming off.

68'

Conversion

The England supporters go wild as Helena Rowland successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

England are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Helena Rowland touching down.

63'

Spellbinding play by Jade Shekells is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Claudia Moloney-MacDonald goes through the gap.

63'

England sub Zoe Harrison comes onto the field.

63'

Megan Jones departs for England.

63'

England sub Natasha Hunt comes onto the field.

63'

Lucy Packer departs for England.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jess Breach goes through the gap.

63'

Samoa sub Cathy Leuta comes onto the field.

62'

Faith Nonutunu departs for Samoa.

62'

Conversion

The England supporters go wild as Helena Rowland successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

England are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Mackenzie Carson touching down.

59'

Lucy Packer played a key part in that try.

59'

Michelle Curry comes on for Samoa.

57'

Linda Fiafia leaves the field.

57'

Madisen-Jade Iva comes on for Samoa.

55'

Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa leaves the field.

55'

May Campbell comes on.

53'

Lark Atkin-Davies comes off.

53'

Mackenzie Carson comes on.

53'

Kelsey Clifford comes off.

53'

Maud Muir comes on.

53'

Sarah Bern comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Helena Rowland kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by England results in a try for Jess Breach.

52'

What a run here by Jess Breach as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Kelsey Clifford.

52'

Ti Tauasosi comes on.

51'

Denise Aiolupotea comes off.

51'

Saelua Leaula comes on.

50'

Ana Afuie comes off.

50'

Taytana Pati Ah-Cheung comes on.

50'

Fa'asua Makisi comes off.

50'

Conversion

Helena Rowland adds the two points for England.

49'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Kelsey Clifford dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Lucy Packer sets up the try.

49'

Jess Breach makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Helena Rowland makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Penalty Goal

Harmony Vatau kicks the penalty.

43'

Samoa make a substitution with Ana-Lise Sio coming on.

40'

Samoa make a substitution with Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by England has led to Jess Breach being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by England has led to Claudia Moloney-MacDonald being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Harmony Vatau being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Davina Lasini being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by England has led to Claudia Moloney-MacDonald being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Helena Rowland does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Lucy Packer scores from close range.

32'

Tori Iosefo comes on for Samoa.

31'

Glory Aiono Samuelu leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Helena Rowland makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this England maul...no miracles today as Lark Atkin-Davies powers over.

28'

Conversion

Helena Rowland makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

England are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Maddie Feaunati picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

Helena Rowland curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

16'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Megan Jones leads to a try for England

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Megan Jones took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Helena Rowland is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Claudia Moloney-MacDonald took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Helena Rowland converts the try.

14'

Try

Sarah Bern scores the try from close range.

13'

Conversion

Helena Rowland has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by England leads to a try for Jess Breach

The defensive line has been broken as Jess Breach goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Jade Shekells.

The defensive line has been broken as Claudia Moloney-MacDonald goes through the gap.

Conversion

Helena Rowland has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by England leads to a try for Megan Jones

The defensive line has been broken as Megan Jones goes through the gap.

Kelsey Clifford sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Jade Shekells goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England Women v Samoa Women 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 30th August 2025, 09:00am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Maggie Cogger-Orr

Points Flow Chart

England Women win +89

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rowland

92 - 3

80'

Moloney-MacDonald

90 - 3

79'

Breach

85 - 3

73'

Packer

80 - 3

69'

Rowland

75 - 3

64'

Rowland

73 - 3

63'

Rowland

68 - 3

60'

Carson

66 - 3

59'

Rowland

61 - 3

53'

Breach

59 - 3

52'

Rowland

54 - 3

49'

Clifford

52 - 3

49'

Vatau

43'

47 - 3

Half Time

Rowland

47 - 0

33'

Packer

45 - 0

32'

Rowland

40 - 0

29'

Atkin-Davies

38 - 0

28'

Rowland

33 - 0

24'

Feaunati

31 - 0

23'

Jones

26 - 0

15'

Rowland

21 - 0

14'

Bern

19 - 0

13'

Rowland

14 - 0

Breach

12 - 0

Rowland

7 - 0

Jones

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

England Women

Samoa Women

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Defence Profile

England Women

Samoa Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

79%

58%

3-6 secs

18%

41%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

57'

61'

71'

England Women

Samoa Women

England Red Roses vs Samoa Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England Red Roses face off against Samoa Women in Women's Rugby World Cup Round 2 on Sat 30th August 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:00 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 09:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

England Red Roses won the last encounter but England Red Roses are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, England Red Roses sits at 1 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Samoa Women holds 15.

The two sides are separated by 14 places in the rankings with England Red Roses in position 1 and Samoa Women in position 15 as such England Red Roses are favourites on paper.

England Red Roses vs Samoa Women Squads

The official squads for England Red Roses vs Samoa Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.