Summary

  • England score 14 tries to break their record for highest World Cup score and qualify for quarter-finals with game to spare - match report

  • Player of match Helena Rowland scores 27 points to set England record for most individual points in World Cup match

  • Jess Breach scores World Cup hat-trick as fully professional England overwhelm amateurs Samoa in Northampton

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  1. See you (very) soonpublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 30 August

    That's a wrap for coverage of England's big win - we shall return momentarily for a bit of USA v Australia...

    In the meantime, here are the highlights of England's victory

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    England score 14 tries in record World Cup win over Samoa

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    'First-class' Breach deserves to be England's first-choice wing - Middleton

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    England's energy was 'outstanding' against Samoa - coach Mitchell

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    'Competition for places driving England on' - hat-trick scorer Breach

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    'I'm excited to support women's sports' - Kelly watches the Roses at Rugby World Cup

  2. 'Once I placed the tee, I felt the presence of everyone'published at 19:10 British Summer Time 30 August

    FT: England 92-3 Samoa

    Harmony Vatau, who kicked Samoa's points, speaking to BBC Sport: "I was feeding off the crowd and the girls, they hyped me up and gave me energy.

    "At first I was nervous but once I placed the tee, I felt the presence of everyone.

    "It's such an honour playing a top tier team, it's a privilege to represent my small country at home."

  3. 'Three years of the past that protects the future'published at 19:07 British Summer Time 30 August

    FT: England 92-3 Samoa

    England Rugby

    England coach John Mitchell speaking to BBC Sport: "It's not about comparing the line-ups, we are one team and one circle.

    "I thought the girls were outstanding and clinical, we were organised and wanted to play for each other.

    "You can get loose when the score board builds but we didn't do that. I am thrilled with the performance.

    "We could select anyone at the end of the day, we will need everyone because the injury gods haven't been kind to us.

    "No matter who gets the job it's about supporting each other, which they are really good at.

    "We have three years of the past that protects the future. It is all about consistency and cohesion and who has form."

  4. 'I am so proud'published at 19:06 British Summer Time 30 August

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    England flanker Abi Burton to BBC Sport: "You have to earn the right in training to play, we rely on everyone in the squad to play in this World Cup. We never use the term second team, we know our part and how that can change at any time. When we get opportunities to play we have to be the best we can be.

    "Our family motto is 'Burtons never give in' and I have stood by that. I am so proud that I could grit my teeth after my illness to push the boundaries and get here. I am so privileged to be here and am taking every moment in."

  5. 'We need more rugby'published at 19:02 British Summer Time 30 August

    FT: England 92-3 Samoa

    Samoa coach Ramsey Tomokino speaking to BBC Sport: "I did [smile when we got points], initially I wanted us to tap and go but we talked about getting some points which we did and we avoided that zero.

    "But a goal was to cross that line and we didn't.

    "We need more rugby in Samoa, we need to be part of a professional competition, that would help us. Our players are spread out around the world.

    "It would be fantastic to go to York and get a win, we will be targeting that. We have rotated our players because all of our players deserve to play."

  6. Postpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 30 August

    Sometimes even a 92-3 defeat can be a win...

    SamoaImage source, Getty Images
  7. 'I am just proud to be here in the moment'published at 18:57 British Summer Time 30 August

    FT: England 92-3 Samoa

    England Rugby

    Claudia Moloney Macdonald speaking to BBC Sport: "I pretty much fell over the line to score. I was emotional at the end, it was a big game for us and we wanted to build on last week which we did.

    "There were a few mistakes that we will work on.

    "When I look back it is unbelievable, to think a year a go I was scared to turn up to training because I didn't want to get hit by a ball. I am just proud to be here in the moment.

    "To be at the top of your game you have to always be competitive and want to fight for the shirt."

  8. Postpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 30 August

    The England and Samoa players have joined up in a mass huddle and are exchanging dances and embraces. A fine moment for the sport in both countries...

  9. 'It felt really cohesive'published at 18:51 British Summer Time 30 August

    FT: England 92-3 Samoa

    England Rugby

    Helena Rowland speaking to BBC Sport: "I am very pleased, the conditions weren't in our favour and we adapted to that. We played some good rugby.

    "With a squad that had so many changes, it felt really cohesive.

    "It's a decent turn out considering the conditions, we could hear each and every fan and it really does make a difference."

  10. Postpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 30 August

    Wing Claudia Moloney Macdonald carried the ball for 142 metres in this game - that's one-and-a-half Big Bens.

  11. England are throughpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 30 August

    It kind of goes without saying but England have qualified for the quarter-finals with that win.

    Make no mistake, that is not the target.

  12. Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 30 August

    Samoa skipper Sui Pauaraisa embraces her team-mates with some tears in eyes, they gave it their all as an amateur side up against the best of the best. England are so ruthless.

  13. The big England finishpublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 30 August

    FT: England 92-3 Samoa

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    England's 2014 World Cup winning captain on BBC Two

    Claudia Moloney Macdonald won't be thanking Zoe Harrison for that pass in these conditions but that was a finish. It is great to see her on our screens.

  14. Full-timepublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 30 August

    FT: England 92-3 Samoa

    SMASHED.

    Claudia Moloney MacdonaldImage source, Getty Images
  15. converted try

    Converted try - England 92-3 Samoapublished at 80 mins

    Claudia Moloney Macdonald (con Rowland)

    She deserved that!

    The England wing has been a menace all game and gets the score, diving in at the left corner, with Helena Rowland adding her 27th point of the game with the kick.

    Claudia Moloney MacdonaldImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 78 mins

    England 85-3 Samoa

    I hope Samoa make the most of their trip to Northampton and head down the Wellingborough Road this evening, have a few well-earned settlers.

    No point being an amateur team in a World Cup if you can't do, eh? Big hits still going in. The Red Roses will have some bruises tomorrow.

  17. Postpublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 30 August

    England 85-3 Samoa

    Sara Orchard
    Women's Rugby World Cup commentator on BBC Two

    I think it is safe to say Samoa are exhausted.

  18. A WC record for Englandpublished at 77 mins

    England 85-3 Samoa

    England's highest number of points scored in a World Cup game was an 84-19 win over Fiji at the last World Cup.

    Chalk that one off!

  19. Postpublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 30 August

    That's two missed conversions in a row for Helena Rowland. Tsk tsk...

  20. Postpublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 30 August

    England 85-3 Samoa

    Sara Orchard
    Women's Rugby World Cup commentator on BBC Two

    What an afternoon for Jess Breach, who has really battled back from injury and is playing a stunning World Cup.