England’s Red Roses returned to winning ways with victory over the United States, although the result did not entirely remove doubts about their position at the top of the women’s game.
The win put England back on the right track, but their display fell short of the level expected from a side regarded as one of the leading teams in women’s rugby. The performance therefore offered encouragement without providing a complete answer to the questions surrounding their form.
England saw off the United States in a match that tested their ability to respond positively, but they were unable to establish themselves fully at top gear. The result matters for their immediate momentum, while the concerns over whether they remain clearly dominant in the women’s game have not been completely settled.
The Red Roses’ latest victory gives them a platform to build on, but their next performances will determine whether they can turn the return to winning ways into stronger evidence of their continued standing among the leading sides.
