England beat world champions New Zealand to lift WXV title
England won the inaugural WXV title with a 33-12 victory over New Zealand in Auckland.
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England 38-33 France: Women’s Six Nations player ratings
Ellie Kildunne Swept up at the back when called upon and joined the line to create an overload in the wider channels. Her kicking game needs work. 7
Wales Women v England Live: Kick-off time, TV channel and updates from Six Nations
Wales welcome England to a sold-out Cardiff Arms Park with a Triple Crown potentially on the line in today's Women's Six Nations clash.
Lark Davies relishing chance to lock horns with Bristol Bears teammates
Bristol's Lark Davies is relishing locking horns with her Bristol Bears' teammates in a tantalising England versus Wales battle in Cardiff next weekend. The 28-year-old hooker will be part of Simon Middleton's squad for their trip to Cardiff Arms Park in Round 3 of the 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations.
Five things we learned from England v Italy
England enter the fallow week of the 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations unbeaten after adding a dominant win over Italy to their victory against Scotland in Round 1. The Azzurre are without a win so far but are heading in the right direction under new head coach Giovanni Raineri.
Abby Dow’s four tries help England thrash Italy in Six Nations mismatch
Claudia MacDonald compounded England’s injury worries after she hobbled off in the Red Roses’ destruction of Italy in the Women’s Six Nations on Sunday. If the left-wing is ruled out, she will become the 20th player unavailable to head coach Simon Middleton.MacDonald scored two tries before being forced off but she was not the only star in the bonus-point victory which put the defending champions top of the table on point difference. Full-back Abby Dow scored four tries, right-wing Jess Breach had a hat-trick and Player of the Match prop Sarah Bern was impactful across the pitch.Bern almost scored England’s first try as she looked to be in on the wing but the Italian defence held strong. There was an overlap on the left and after a few phases it was whipped to Breach who scored.
TikTok Women's Six Nations Preview: England v Italy
England will look to make it two wins from two 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations games when they host Italy at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. The Red Roses stormed to a 74-0 win against the Azzurre in Round 2 last year, but the visitors will take a great deal of encouragement from their 22-12 loss to France last weekend. Ad Having been beaten 39-6 in 2022, Italy were able to push Les Bleues to the absolute limit at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, before Simon Middleton's side ran out comfortable 58-7 winners against Scotland.
Ireland star beats SA's Am to scoop World Rugby Player of the Year accolade
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men's World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday after helping his country to a first series away win in New Zealand and to the top of the global rankings.