England Dominates Scotland with 12 Tries in Women's Six Nations Showdown

England Dominates Scotland with 12 Tries in Women's Six Nations Showdown

England delivered a stunning performance against Scotland in their Women's Six Nations match at Murrayfield, securing a victory that raised eyebrows about the world champions' depth despite missing key players. In front of a record crowd of 30,498, the match marked Scotland women’s first standalone game at the iconic venue, but the hosts struggled to make an impact, conceding the most points to England since 2011. Scotland will need to regroup as they prepare for their upcoming clash against Italy. Despite the absence of 13 Rugby World Cup-winning squad members due to various reasons, the Red Roses showcased their remarkable talent. Among the debutants was 19-year-old Demelza Short from Bristol Bears, who stepped up in the absence of Alex Matthews and Abi Burton, delivering a commendable performance at blindside flanker. Maddie Feaunati emerged as a standout player, earning the player of the match title for her pivotal contributions, including a crucial line break leading to Ellie Kildunne’s opening try. Lilli Ives Campion also impressed as the new lineout caller. Though Scotland struggled defensively, they demonstrated strength in the scrum, winning several penalties. Head coach Sione Fukofuka witnessed firsthand the challenges ahead, as Scotland conceded over double the points compared to their last encounter in the World Cup quarter-final. The match began with Kildunne scoring the first try, showcasing her agility. Meg Jones quickly followed with England's second try, and Kildunne made history by scoring her 50th try for her country. Scotland managed a single try by Rhona Lloyd, but England's dominance continued with seven more tries in the second half, including two from replacement prop Sarah Bern. Looking ahead, Scotland will travel for their next match, while England prepares to host Wales at Bristol’s Ashton Gate, where tickets have already sold out. Scotland is set to face Ireland in their next milestone game at the Aviva Stadium.

Source: The Guardian Sport - 2026-04-18