Sarah Bern scored two tries to help England register a 49-5 victory over Ireland to stay on course for Guinness Women’s Six Nations success.
It was far from straightforward for John Mitchell’s side in Cork and they only went ahead for the first time in the 36th minute after Morwenna Talling’s try.
The second half was a different story, though, as Bern, who has made headlines in this tournament with a TikTok dance, crashed over twice and Ellie Kildunne scored a fine individual effort in a seven-try display to help England take another step towards a fourth successive Grand Slam.
Elsewhere on the third weekend of the championship, France beat Wales. Scotland and Italy play on Sunday, April 13.
Women’s Six Nations table
What are England’s fixtures?
- Sunday, March 23:England 38 Italy 5
- Saturday, March 29:Wales 12 England 67
- Saturday, April 12: Ireland 5 England 49
- Saturday, April 19: England vs Scotland, 4.45pm
- Saturday, April 26: England vs France, 4.45pm
Venues for England’s fixtures
England are taking their home Six Nations fixtures across the country this year.
The Red Roses played at a 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup venue in round one as York’s LNER Community Stadium hosted their win over Italy.
The stadium, home of National League football club York City, is among eight venues for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England next year.
After Six Nations away games against Wales and Ireland, the Red Roses then tackle Scotland at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in Leicester on April 19 before hosting France at the renamed Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, a week later on April 26.
2025 Women’s Six Nations fixtures
Round one
Saturday, March 22:Ireland 15 France 27
Saturday, March 22: Scotland 24 Wales 21
Sunday, March 23: England 38 Italy 5
