Hunt back in for Red Roses for Ireland clash
England scrum-half Natasha Hunt will make her first appearance of the TikTok Women's Six Nations against Ireland in Cork on Saturday (2.15pm).
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Talk of record defeat to England is 'insulting' - Dorothy Wall
Ireland flanker Dorothy Wall has hit back against the "insulting" nature of the coverage of their upcoming TikTok Women's Six Nations meeting with England in Cork.
Wales Women 3-59 England: Hosts blown away by Red Roses despite impressive start in Six Nations
Wales were blown away by a ruthless second-half as they fell to a heavy defeat against defending champions England in the Women's Six Nations in Cardiff.
Wales’ Keira Bevan: ‘Taking our kicks closer to the posts was a bizarre suggestion’
“These are games you love to play,” the Wales scrum-half Keira Bevan says, looking ahead to a sold-out match against England in Cardiff this weekend.
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.
Lydia Thompson reveals mental struggles after Rugby World Cup final red card
Red Roses star Lydia Thompson has been to hell and back in recent months, living with the mental anguish of suffering a red card for England in their World Cup final defeat to New Zealand in November. The Worcester winger was sent off in the 18th minute against New Zealand, leaving her to question if she would ever enjoy rugby again.
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.