England triumphs over Ireland in historic Women's Six Nations match

England successfully defended their title with a convincing 33-12 victory over Ireland, setting a new attendance record for the Women's Six Nations. The home team dominated the first half, with Amy Cokayne and Sarah Bern scoring crucial tries to establish a 21-0 lead in front of a record-breaking crowd of 77,120. In the second half, Jess Breach made history by scoring her 54th try, securing a bonus point for England. Ireland eventually got on the scoreboard when Anna McGann broke through under pressure. Ellie Kildunne added a fifth try for England, while Ireland captain Erin King scored a consolation try. England, on a 34-game winning streak, is seeking its fifth consecutive Six Nations Grand Slam and eighth title in a row. France currently tops the Women's Six Nations table due to a superior points difference after defeating Italy 40-7. The two favorites, England and France, are expected to meet on the final weekend of the tournament. In another match, Scotland edged out Wales 24-19 at the Principality Stadium. England captain Meg Jones expressed her pride in the team's performance, citing nerves but overall satisfaction with the win. Ireland head coach Scott Bemand praised the English team while encouraging his own players to learn from their mistakes. England's next match is against Scotland, while Ireland will face Italy in their upcoming fixtures.