England dominant again in lopsided World Cup match

Jess Breach plundered a hat-trick as England continued their march through the Rugby World Cup group stage by overwhelming Samoa 92-3 at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton.

- DUNCAN BECH

The mismatch between professionals and amateurs produced a predictable outcome with the Red Roses registering a 29th successive victory, sending records tumbling in the process.

It was their highest number of points scored in a World Cup match and their biggest margin of victory, while player of the match Helena Rowland's individual haul of 27 points was the most in the nation's history.

Rowland carved out her own slice of Red Roses history with the final act of the game when she converted Claudia Moloney-MacDonald's try that was scored on the stroke of full-time.

Breach led the charge by lifting her total of Test tries to 52 with a trio of classy finishes and there was an eye-catching double from Megan Jones as England crossed 14 times against opponents ranked 15th in the world.