The United States and Australia played out the best game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup with a dramatic 31-31 draw in York on Saturday.

In a tournament littered with lopsided scorelines, including hosts and favourites England’s 92-3 rout of Samoa earlier Saturday, the United States twice overturned nine-point deficits before ending a thrilling clash all square.

The draw meant England qualified for the last eight.

To reach the next round, Australia will have to at least keep the score close when they play world number one England in Brighton next weekend.

The Wallaroos are five points clear of the United States in Pool A and have a huge points difference advantage. Australia are on +73 to the Eagles’ -62.

A single bonus point would see Australia advance. Even if the Wallaroos do not ge

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