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.”
41 min: ENGLAND 33-3 SCOTLAND
Scotland replacements:
Off: Malcolm and Shankland
On: Gallagher and Musgrove
40 min: ENGLAND 33-3 SCOTLAND
Scotland have early possession here and they win a penalty as Packer doesn’t release after a tackle.
Half-time: ENGLAND 33-3 SCOTLAND
Scarratt’s conversion is good!
The clock on the BBC isn’t accurate so it is half-time now after that Breach try.
Scotland need to score early in the second half to claw back into this one.
37 min: ENGLAND 31-3 SCOTLAND
WHAT A SCORE!!
Jess Breach makes a huge break and just continues to charge for the line to score England’s fifth.
Incredible try from the winger
35 min: ENGLAND 26-3 SCOTLAND
B. Cleall crashes over the whitewash for England’s fourth to give them the bonus point and Scarratt gets the extras.
Yellow card for Scotland’s Lisa Thomson for an infringement in that attacking phase
34 min: ENGLAND 19-3 SCOTLAND
Davies disrupts the Scotland line-out for the first time in the match.
Possession exchanges hands but England come out on top.
33 min: ENGLAND 19-3 SCOTLAND
England have turned over the ball through Breach and Rowland clears well
33 min: ENGLAND 19-3 SCOTLAND
Skeldon again is great on the line-out but England challenged Scotland at the line-out which causes a penalty.
Another line-out for Scotland sees them on the attack
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