Big-hitters England, Canada and New Zealand all started with huge wins.<\/p>\n
Hosts and favourites England scored 11 tries to beat Ilona Maher’s United States 69-7<\/a> in the tournament’s opener on Friday night.<\/p>\n After singer Anne-Marie shone in the opening ceremony, world player of the year Kildunne stood out on the pitch.<\/p>\n She produced the moment of the match by kicking the ball – like an England Lioness – through USA full-back Bulou Mataitoga’s legs on her way to a superb solo try.<\/p>\n Prop forward Hannah Botterman<\/a> also starred as England produced a statement win.<\/p>\n Even so, there was still a sense of more to come,<\/a> with head coach John Mitchell insisting England “will get better” and be even more clinical.<\/p>\n That’s a scary thought for the other teams in the tournament, especially the Red Roses’ next opponents Samoa, who they face on Saturday (17:00 BST).<\/p>\n World number two side Canada were equally impressive as they thrashed Fiji 65-7<\/a> with winger Schell scoring a staggering six tries in the second half.<\/p>\n After the match Schell said a supporter had bet her $200 she wouldn’t score. “I need to go and speak to him,” she said.<\/p>\n