Claudia Moloney-MacDonald's four tries powered England past the USA and kept their winning streak over the Eagles alive since 1991.
England's Red Roses bounced back in emphatic style at the WXV Global Series, thrashing the USA 55-12 and protecting a 35-year run of dominance over the Eagles. Claudia Moloney-MacDonald was the star, crossing for four tries.
The Americans last beat England at the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Since then the Red Roses have won all 22 meetings, and this performance made sure the streak went on. The result also steadied England after their recent defeats to Canada.
Those losses suggested the chasing pack had closed in on the world No 1 side. This game showed that the gap hasn't closed everywhere. Beyond the top three nations, England still hold a clear edge.
The USA arrived in strong form, unbeaten in five, with wins over Wales and Ireland. No 8 Freda Tafuna has been one of the standout performers of the tournament, but England kept her quiet. Alev Kelter and Hope Rogers had good moments for the hosts, but the Eagles lacked the firepower to hurt England on the scoreboard.
