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30 August⁠

England have played 16 matches on 30 August across rugby union and cricket: won 10, drawn 3, lost 3. The first was in 1888.

Biggest win on 30 August

England 92–3 Samoa

30 August 2025 · Red Roses · Women's Rugby World Cup · Franklin's Gardens, Northampton

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Every England match on 30 August

16 matches

30 Aug 2025
Women's Rugby World Cup Franklin's Gardens, Northampton

England 92–3 Samoa England won

England tries: Megan Jones 2', Jess Breach 7', Sarah Bern 13', Megan Jones 15', Maddie Feaunati 23', Lark Atkin-Davies 28', Lucy Packer 32', Kelsey Clifford 49', Jess Breach 52', Mackenzie Carson 59', Helena Rowland 63', Marlie Packer 69', Jess Breach 73', Claudia Moloney Macdonald 79'

Samoa tries: None

Match page: England v Samoa, 30 August 2025

Birthdays

Born on 30 August

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