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.”
19 min: ENGLAND 12-0 SCOTLAND
Scotland restart and Rowlands clears the lines but it doesn’t go far.
Skeldon’s throw is once again pin point and Scotland get the penalty at the ruck
18 min: ENGLAND 12-0 SCOTLAND
Conversion missed from Scarratt.
Riley is now back on her feet. It seems she was winded.
17 min: ENGLAND 12-0 SCOTLAND
The fast passes from England seems to be the key to score at the moment.
Clinical play from the Red Roses sees Leanne Riley dot down, the scrum-half looks to have injured herself in the process
16 min: ENGLAND 7-0 SCOTLAND
Another great throw from Skeldon to set Scotland on their way.
They are building from within their own 22 at the moment
15 min: ENGLAND 7-0 SCOTLAND
England look to be in for a try there but Thompson can’t collect the ball from a loose pass.
Scotland line-out
14 min: ENGLAND 7-0 SCOTLAND
England scrum here, ref has reset it once already.
Riley putting in, can England score again from this?
14 min: ENGLAND 7-0 SCOTLAND
Scotland have managed to turn the ball over to get the upper hand over England here.
They haven’t cleared their lines and Nelson knocks on. England possession once again
12 min: ENGLAND 7-0 SCOTLAND
Breach makes another good few metres as England look to score their second try of the match.
Fast hands from England here
11 min: ENGLAND 7-0 SCOTLAND
Scotland hold onto the ball on the floor and so England can clear their lines.
Line-out to come
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