• Ireland 7-51 England
• Red Roses begin campaign with eight tries
The Women’s Six Nations kicked off on a freezing Dublin evening but, as the mercury dropped, England’s performance rose to the occasion. A dominant pack, aggressive defence and clinical finishing by Simon Middleton’s newly-professional side overwhelmed Ireland.
England know things will not be this straightforward against the grand slam champions France next weekend but, with the centre Emily Scarratt influential on her comeback, this was a perfect start. By the time Emily Scott and Bryony Cleall, both second-half replacements, went over for the seventh and eighth tries in the dying minutes England’s few supporters at Donnybrook had a very warm feeling.
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