In a thrilling Women’s Six Nations encounter, England showcased their dominance by trouncing Ireland 88-10. Full-back Ellie Kildunne and winger Abby Dow were the stars of the show, each scoring three tries to propel the hosts to victory.
Record-Breaking Performance
England’s relentless attack left the Irish defense reeling. The home team crossed the try line an impressive 14 times, much to the delight of the 48,000-strong crowd at Twickenham. With this resounding win, England sets up a potential title decider against France on April 27.
Although England fell short of their record Six Nations victory (an 89-0 triumph over Scotland in 2011), they maintained their unbeaten streak in this season’s tournament. Their previous successes against Italy, Wales, and Scotland fueled their confidence heading into the clash with Ireland.
Les Bleues Await
As England basks in their triumph, Les Bleues—the only team capable of challenging England’s supremacy—have their eyes set on the title. A win against Wales on Sunday would keep their hopes alive, followed by a crucial showdown against England in Bordeaux later this month.
Player Insights
Player of the match, Ellie Kildunne, reflected on the team’s performance: “No discredit to Ireland, but we really turned it on when we needed to. It became running rugby, everyone knew their role—it was enjoyable.” The 24-year-old full-back’s contribution was pivotal in England’s commanding display.
Abby Dow, the 26-year-old winger, secured her hat-trick by the 63rd minute, leaving the Irish defense in disarray. Kildunne wrapped up her stellar performance with six minutes remaining, cementing England’s victory.
Unstoppable England
England’s dominance in the Women’s Six Nations remains unparalleled. With five consecutive titles under their belt, they are a force to be reckoned with. Only France has managed to challenge their supremacy, and England’s 28th straight victory in the tournament is a testament to their relentless pursuit of excellence.
“We have a real drive in our team right now,” Dow emphasised. “We will never take our foot off the gas, and we always want to do more.”
