England defeat Australia 48-15 in WXV after second‑half surge

England’s women’s rugby team secured a 48‑15 victory over Australia on Saturday, overturning a 15‑15 halftime deadlock to extend their unbeaten run. The win marked the first occasion in nearly six years that the Red Roses fell behind after the first 40 minutes of a test match, prompting a decisive second‑half surge that produced 43 unanswered points.

Australia, playing some of their strongest rugby since the 2023 World Cup quarter‑final exit, applied early pressure with solid attacking play and a physical defensive line that disrupted England’s front‑foot ball. Despite a handful of knock‑ons and handling errors that hampered the English attack in the first half, the Red Roses rallied after the break, with May Campbell igniting a flurry of seven tries that cemented the comeback. The comprehensive second‑half performance not only restored England’s dominance but also kept their winning streak alive heading into upcoming fixtures.