Samoa dance on the pitch with England after Women’s Rugby World Cup defeat
Samoa dance with England on pitch despite savage Rugby World Cup defeat
- England defeated Samoa 92-3 in a Women’s World Rugby Cup group stage match on 30 August.
- Despite the loss, Samoa celebrated scoring three points, their first in a World Cup match in 11 years.
- The Samoan team is predominantly made up of amateurs who hold second jobs, such as a property manager, a primary school teacher, and a police officer.
- England scored 14 tries, breaking their record for the highest World Cup score.
- The victory ensured England's qualification for the quarter-finals with a game to spare.