Australia, PNG Orchids, and England excelled in their World Cup openers, showcasing strong performances and dominant victories.
Defending champions Australia got off to a flyer on the back of Jocelyn Kelleher's dazzling debut before the PNG Orchids and England made statements of their own to kick off the 2026 World Cup.
Kelleher starred in the Jillaroos' 40-0 victory over Samoa, the five-eighth's booming boot causing havoc for her opponents while she also had a line break and a try assist.
Seven different Australian players crossed for tries as Australia jumped out to a 28-0 half-time lead before they closed out a clinical performance after the break.
The Orchids opened their World Cup in style, Naomie Kelly crossing for four tries in a comprehensive 58-4 victory over France.
Craig Sandercock's side was dominant from the opening whistle, running in 12 tries to one to outclass their opponents in Port...