Day One: Pool B Roundup

The latest from Pool B here from the games between the USA and Kazakhstan and England V Ireland.

Published by Alison Donnelly, August 20, 2010

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Day One: Pool B Roundup

The USA won their opening World Cup encounter beating Kazakhatan 51-0 in a game which was slow to get off the ground but exploded into life in the second half.

Playing in front of a hugely vocal USA crowd, American flyhalf Christy Ringgenberg got her side on the scoreboard with an early penalty to settle the nerves against a physical Kazakhstan team.

The host World Cup nation started their campaign with a win with a four-try bonus point against a dogged Ireland side. The scoreline reflected the share of possession England enjoyed in the match but perhaps not the tenacious grilling they got from an impressive Ireland side.

The two teams took to the pitch to a huge reception with the crowd on their feet as they ran down the tunnel.

Click for the full match report.

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