England stay on course for Grand Slam with eight-try victory over Ireland
England maintained their Grand Slam collision course with France through a 48-0 victory over Ireland in Cork but a scrappy performance took the shine off the afternoon.
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England hit by injuries for Women’s Six Nations game against Italy
The Bristol second row Delaney Burns will make her England debut on Saturday as the Red Roses look to make it two Six Nations wins out of two against Italy. Simon Middleton, the England head coach, has been forced into a number of changes because of injuries and the retirement of Sarah Hunter after the victory over Scotland last Saturday and Marlie Packer takes over as captain.
Sarah Hunter signs off in style as Packer lights up England’s rout of Scotland
The England co-captain Sarah Hunter was given the perfect send-off as she retired after the Red Roses demolished Scotland in their opening Women’s Six Nations match. Hunter, who is the overall record cap-holder for her country, received a standing ovation from the 10,053 supporters when she was replaced after 58 minutes in her home city of Newcastle.
Mix of experienced players and new faces in England’s Women’s Six Nations squad
England head coach Simon Middleton has named a mix of dependable veterans and uncapped talent in his 42-player training squad for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations.
Mix of youth and experience in England squad for Women's Six Nations
England head coach Simon Middleton has named a mix of dependable veterans and uncapped talent in his 42-player training squad for the upcoming Women's Six Nations.
England injuries give nine uncapped players Women’s Six Nations chance
England have named nine uncapped players and recalled the experienced Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt to their reshuffled squad for the forthcoming TikTok Six Nations championship. Injuries and unavailability have ruled out several members of last year’s World Cup squad, forcing the Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton to cast his selectorial net slightly wider.
England prove too strong for depleted Ireland
Ireland were overwhelmed by a professional England outfit who remain on target for a TikTok Women's Six Nations Grand Slam.
England v Wales Live: Women's Six Nations updates, kick-off time and team news
Wales will look to defeat England for just the third time in their history as they bid to maintain their perfect start to the Women's Six Nations.