England vs Scotland LIVE: Latest score and updates from Women’s Six Nations fixture today
All the latest updates as the champions England begin their defence at Castle Park
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Your support makes all the difference.England start their Women's Six Nations title defence against Scotland this afternoon in a match being held in Doncaster.
The last time the two teams played one another was in last year's tournament where the Red Roses demolished Scotland 53-0. However, the visitors have been building as a team and pulled off a stunning performance to draw 13-13 against France in their rescheduled 2020 Six Nations clash so the match could be closer than expected.
While the rivalry between the two teams will have the same passion as always, the format to the Women's Six Nations is anything but familiar this year. As the competition had to be postponed due to Covid-19, the structure will follow a format similar to the men's Autumn Nations Cup. England and Scotland are joined by Italy in pool A while France, Wales and Ireland are in pool B.
England head coach Simon Middleton is thrilled to have a rejuvenated side and admits there is excitement to put on a show on the big stage: “We’re pleased to be able to welcome a number of players back from injury. It’s great to have Bryony back in the frame. It’s over two years since her debut and she’s been really unfortunate with injuries, however she’s continued to work hard on her rehab and return to play programme and deserves her opportunity.
“Similarly, Cath O’Donnell has been out for a long time. Cath brings a physicality and a go forward quality you need in international rugby and it’s great to see her back on the field. We’ve had a high-quality week preparing in Doncaster and we are as ready as we can possibly be at this point to play. Games against Scotland are always special occasions and this one will be no different. We’re delighted our games are being broadcast across the BBC and are aiming to put on a show.”
71 min: ENGLAND 45-10 SCOTLAND
Scotland replacement:
Off: Bartlett, McLachlan
On: Muzambe, Rettie
70 min: ENGLAND 45-10 SCOTLAND
P. Cleall dots down at the back of the maul.
Great way to make up for that earlier yellow card. Rowland takes the conversion and fails as Scarratt is off
69 min: ENGLAND 40-10 SCOTLAND
A cross field kick nearly comes off for England but they can’t quite get to it.
The ref goes back for an earlier advantage as Scotland were offside
68 min: ENGLAND 40-10 SCOTLAND
Scotland are attacking from deep at moment.
They clear their lines but not too far upfield, England line-out
67 min: ENGLAND 40-10 SCOTLAND
England replacement:
Off: Davies
On: Fleetwood
67 min: ENGLAND 40-10 SCOTLAND
What great defence from Scotland! They have managed to turn the ball over on the try line!
66 min: ENGLAND 40-10 SCOTLAND
England are bursting in these attacking phases.
Whenever they get the ball they look dangerous
66 min: ENGLAND 40-10 SCOTLAND
England are now on the front foot for the first time in a while in this match.
A loose pass sees Breach lose the ball off the pitch, Scotland line-out
63 min: ENGLAND 40-10 SCOTLAND
England replacements:
Off: Cornborough, O’Donnell, Scarratt, Riley
On: Harper, Millar-Mills, MacDonald, Jones
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