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.”
30 min: ENGLAND 19-3 SCOTLAND
Scotland turn over the ball and clear their lines.
They are now on the attack, they need to score here
29 min: ENGLAND 19-3 SCOTLAND
A huge hit from Poppy Cleall on Shankland forces Scotland to give away a penalty
England once again on attack now
28 min: ENGLAND 19-3 SCOTLAND
The conversion from Scarratt is good!
Scotland need to score soon if they are to get back into this one.
27 min: ENGLAND 17-3 SCOTLAND
Davies line-out is good and they set up a maul. Davies is at the back and England run the ball over the line to score their third of the afternoon.
26 min: ENGLAND 12-3 SCOTLAND
Scotland do amazingly at the scrum and get the ball but then they quickly give away a penalty.
Rowland kicks to corner.
24 min: ENGLAND 12-3 SCOTLAND
Scotland were attacking once again from the restart but they knock on.
England scrum
23 min: ENGLAND 12-3 SCOTLAND
Nelson’s kick is good!
Game on in Castle Park and we have confirmation Scotland will no be nilled by England as they have been in recent years
22 min: ENGLAND 12-0 SCOTLAND
Scotland spill the ball but the ref comes back to the earlier advantage.
Impressive attacking play from Scotland, Nelson points to the sticks
21 min: ENGLAND 12-0 SCOTLAND
Skeldon’s throw is clean and Scotland look to score here.
They are just a few metres out but England’s defence is holding firm so far
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