LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
England suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Australia in a record-breaking match in Las Vegas.
The Lionesses were no match for the world champions, with Tamika Upton scoring an impressive five tries for the Jillaroos.
The English team faced their toughest challenge since a World Cup semi-final loss two-and-a-half years ago, and they were thoroughly outclassed by their Australian opponents.
Julia Robinson and Jessica Sergis both scored hat-tricks, while Isabelle Kelly found the try line twice.
Tiana Penitani, Shannon Mato, Jakiya Whitfeld, and Keilee Joseph also contributed to Australia's dominant performance.
The Lionesses did manage to score a consolation try at the end of the match, courtesy of Georgia Roche who plays club rugby in Australia for Newcastle Knights.
The match was marred by a serious injury to England's Vicky Whitfield, who had to be carried off on a stretcher and taken to the hospital for checks after a collision with Sarah Togatuki early in the second half.
Despite the final try from Roche, it was a night to forget for England as Australia ran riot on the field.
Overall, the match highlighted the gap in quality between the two teams, with Australia showcasing their strength and skill in a dominant display.
The record defeat serves as a wake-up call for England, reminding them of the level they need to reach to compete with the best in the world.
As Lionesses head coach Stuart Barrow reflects on the loss, he will be looking for his team to regroup and bounce back stronger in their future matches.