We’re starting to take shape in two rounds this year at Six Nations. After a slightly calmer opening week by their high standards, England struck out their walks with Wales on Saturday, but France continued to put pressure on the impressive second half of the exhibits against Scotland. On Sunday, Ireland placed Italy on the sword with an eye-catching eight-tree display.
Everything happened on an action-packed weekend.
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As Britain finishes the year with their seventh straight Six Nations title and their first World Cup victory in the back pocket, they will need World Rugby Player of the Year Ellie Kildonne to make her mark.
While that may sound like a tough job, it’s fair to say that the Fleet Foot fullback isn’t particularly concerned about the level of expectations surrounding her.
“Pressure is definitely a privilege,” Kirdinne told the BBC after winning an eight-minute hat-trick in the UK’s demolition job in Cardiff on Saturday.
“Our possibilities are unimaginable. We will continue to get better. I think we’re going to take it to a level we’ve never been to before.
The 25-year-old has been directly involved in 26 attempts in his final 15 starts (20 attempts, six assists) with England, and appears to be at the forefront of England’s glory for the coming months.
It’s also for two Olympian Abi Burton who came out of the bench to make an emotional England debut against Wales.
She spent 25 days in induced coma in 2022 after being diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis, a condition in which the body’s immune system accidentally attacks the brain, and was cut off after an initial misdiagnosis. She also ceased two pneumonia in the hospital over three months, weighing over three koku.
Burton didn’t hesitate to make up for the lost time as he made a 13-minute appearance on two tries. – Tom Chambers
Round 2 score
France 38-15 Scotland
France spotted a groove in the second half of Saturday’s clash with Scotland, keeping its hopes of success in its first championship since 2018.
Blue Although controlled from the off due to Carla Arbez’s Try and Morgane Bourgeois’ trusty boots, Scotland was in touch with Emma Orr’s 38th minute score.
However, due to a mistake from the ORR at the start of the second period, Scotland may have made things difficult for France. Orr missed her chance to score second place and could lead Scotland in the 44th minute when Lisa Thomson’s grabber kicked in behind, but the centre couldn’t gather the ball at the try line. Her knock-on removed France from the hook, and the host pulled away from it.
The outcome was unquestionable with a fun drop goal from French scrum half Pauline Bourdon Sansus and a three-try attempt run in the seventh minute.
Wales 12-67 England
Redborough bared his championship qualifications at Cardiff on Saturday as he wore a ragged attack clinic in Wales.
John Mitchell’s team rattled a total of 11 attempts to ruin a home fan day at Princetypati Stadium. 21,186 supporters flocked to the ground, hoping to see historic upset teams mark a record crowd of Welsh team events in Welsh soil. The victory was England’s 31 alliance with the Six Nations, but Mitchell warned the team to tire of their success.
“We didn’t start very well, but we grew in the second half and built up some good pressure,” Mitchell told the BBC. “We are truly pleased with the way we responded to what Wales did to us.
“I think it’s an aspect that we can’t get bored of basics because our basics are poor, disappointing us and bringing the opposition into the game.”
Italy 12-54 Ireland
Ireland surpassed Italy at Parma on Sunday, earning its first away victory with the Six Nations since 2021.
Scott Bemando’s team revenged a narrow opening round defeat to France last weekend by running with four tries in each half of Parma.
Aoife Dalton, Amee-Leigh Costigan, Linda Djougang, Dorothy Wall and Brittany Hogan all landed in Ireland.
Danna O’Brien contributed seven conversions as she took a step forward in development where the Irishman has not lost his qualifications for the 2021 World Cup.
Best moment:
Killed and dust
The 25-year-old British star delighted hundreds of fans by presenting his trademark celebrations after winning hundreds of fans wearing cowboy hats three tries in just eight minutes’ space instead of two, instead of one. She completed a hat trick after showing off her football skills.
Ellie Kildunne’s 9 Minute Hat Trick#guinnessw6n @redrosesrugby pic.twitter.com/tigapvzgp5
– Guinness Women’s Six Nations (@womens6nations) March 29, 2025
Sansus ends the 11-year drop goal drought
As France found difficulties against a lively Scottish team, Scrum Half Pauline Bourdon Sansus chose the perfect moment to execute a stunning long-range drop goal. This was the first time that six women’s countries saw since 2014. That’s beautiful.
A drop of Pauline Bourdon Sansus
Blue Half Scrum Inspiration 🤩
📺French TV#fraco | #sixnsrugby pic.twitter.com/hbjac3vuvn
– Six Nations (FR) (@sixnations_fr) March 29, 2025
Aura Muzzo on an Italian roll
The match may not show how Italy likes it, but centre Aura Muzzo caught his eye with an athletic ability display at the opening stage of the team’s clash with Ireland.
Aura Muzzo expert 🤸γ♀️😅#guinnessw6n @womens6nations pic.twitter.com/0v3uwyjcny
– Guinness Six Nations (@seinazionugby) March 30, 2025
Next Round 3:
France vs Wales
when: Saturday, April 12th, 12:45pm BST
where: Amédée Domenech Stadium, Brive-la-Gaillarde
Ireland vs. United Kingdom
when: Saturday, April 12th, 4:45pm GMT
where: Musgrave Park, Cork
Scotland vs Italy
when: Sunday, April 13th at 3pm
where: Dam Health Stadium, Edinburgh
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