Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 1:41 AM

England surpassed their own record winning streak across both men's and women's international rugby union by defeating Scotland 40-8 in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Bristol.

In 2022, the Red Roses became the first team in history to win 25 Tests in a row by beating Wales in a World Cup warm-up game at Ashton Gate and that record was extended by five more victories - until it ended with a defeat by New Zealand at the World Cup final later that year.

Since that dramatic loss, England have not lost a Test and they broke new ground with a 31st consecutive win on Sunday. If they are to lift the World Cup on 27 September at Twickenham, then the record will be extended to ...