Isabel Rowe scored 26 points as England Women launched their Rugby League World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a 70-6 victory over Wales in Perth on Saturday.
The half-back crossed for two tries and kicked nine goals to equal the record for the most points scored by an England women's player in an international match, as England produced a dominant display at HBF Park.
England made the perfect start when Betfred Women's Super League leading try-scorer Amelia Brown crossed inside the opening two minutes, setting the tone for a one-sided contest.
Centre Connie Boyd enjoyed a dream England debut, with the Women's Super League Young Player of the Year scoring twice in the first half before completing her hat-trick after the break.
Stuart Barrow’s side continued to pile on the first half points to build a commanding lead, while Wales scored their only try of the match in the opening half through former England international Paige Travis.
England had the final say of the half when Rowe scored on the stroke of the interval, adding to her impressive points tally and sending England into the break with a 40-6 advantage.
England showed no signs of easing off after the restart, with debutant Jasmin Strange opening the second-half scoring with a try to further extend the lead.
Brown then showcased her pace with a length-of-the-field effort to complete a double, underlining England's attacking threat as the points continued to flow.
Boyd brought up her third try of the afternoon to cap a memorable international debut, while Rowe continued to punish Wales with her accuracy from the kicking tee.
Winger Anna Davies then took centre stage late in the contest, crossing twice in quick succession to complete her own hat-trick and round off an outstanding attacking performance from England.
England return to HBF Park next Saturday to face Australia in what promises to be a major test of their World Cup credentials.
