(Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP) APItaly defeated the United States 22-10 to open play Sunday on the second day of the Women's Rugby World Cup at Whangarei, New Zealand. ___Italy 22, United States 10The Group B match between Italy and the United States always seemed likely to be one of the closest in the group rounds. The United States might have been nominal favorites for their World Cup record. The United States had recent wins over Australia and Scotland but sustained a heavy loss to England. Wales 18, Scotland 15Keira Bevan kicked a penalty five minutes after the fulltime siren to give Wales a narrow win over Scotland in the most thrilling match of the World Cup so far.

Source: The Herald October 09, 2022 14:21 UTC