Round two of the Women’s Six Nations is complete, as England take another step towards a record eighth straight championship triumph.
Scotland 7-84 England
Scotland were held to just the solitary try from Rhona Lloyd four minutes before the half, as England slid 12 tries past the hosts at Murrayfield.
England’s experiment with Ellie Kildunne on the wing paid off, as the frizzy-haired speedster notched two before being given her rest on 61 minutes.
Zoe Harrison was on fine form from the boot, slotting all 12 conversions, while the bench added five tries to proceedings.
This victory puts England level on points with France at the top of the table, while Scotland sit in fourth after victory in round one.
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Wales 7-38 France
France continue their impressive start, dishing out Wales’ second defeat of the championship to take the bonus point at Cardiff Arms Park.
Two early yellow cards and a penalty try in favour of the hosts did little to dent the hunger of their visitors, as they put five tries beyond the hosts in the second half to claim a bonus-point victory.
Rapid winger Anais Grando got on the scoresheet twice, while fellow wing Lea Murie touched down shortly after Wales went down to 14.
Wales occupy fifth place in the table, with just a point to their name, sitting just above Italy based purely on points difference.
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Ireland 57-20 Italy
Ireland secured their first win of the tournament with a comprehensive victory over Italy.
A hat-trick from wing Beibhinn Parsons and an impressive kicking display from Dannah O’Brien ensured that the hosts would not be caught after taking an early lead.
Although Italy returned fire in the second half, the deficit was too much for the travelling side, as Ireland slide into third place in the table while Italy flounder in sixth.