England's women's rugby team delivered a spectacular performance at Murrayfield, crossing the try line twelve times as they powered to an 84-7 triumph over Scotland in the second round of the Women’s Six Nations. The match, played in front of a crowd of 30,498, showcased the depth of England’s talent despite a spate of injuries that forced the side to make five changes from their opening win against Ireland. The most notable alteration saw Ellie Kildunne, who had been playing full‑back, shift to the wing to replace Emma Sing. Alex Matthews was sidelined with a shoulder injury, while Hannah Botterman, Morwenna Talling, Natasha Hunt, May Campbell and Tatyana Heard were all ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.
Even with these absences, the Red Roses showed no signs of hesitation. They exploded out of the gates, scoring five tries before the halftime whistle and securing a bonus‑point win. Kildunne was the star of the first half, touching down twice – once in the eighth minute after a break by Maddie Feaunati and again on the 23rd minute when Meg Jones delivered a perfectly timed looping pass. She was joined by Meg Jones, Kelsey Clifford, and newcomer Emma Sing, each adding their own scores to the tally.
By the break, England led 35-7, a lead that left Scotland with a daunting task in the second half. Scotland’s sole highlight came when Rhona Lloyd became the first woman ever to score for her country in a standalone women's fixture at Murrayfield. Her try, converted by Helen Nelson, reduced the deficit to 28-7, but the momentum had already shifted firmly in England’s favour. The second half was an unrelenting onslaught.
Sarah Bern doubled her effort with two powerful runs in the 54th and 60th minutes, while Amy Cokayne, Marlie Packer, Sadia Kabeya, Mia Venner and Haâneala Lutui each added to the growing score sheet. The forwards also contributed, with Kelsey Clifford bulldozing over for a close‑range try that sealed the bonus point. England’s conversion specialist Zoe Harrison was flawless, slotting twelve successful kicks, including a dramatic conversion in the final minute that brought the total to 84 points.
By the time the final whistle blew, England had not only secured a dominant win but also moved to the top of the Women’s Six Nations table on points difference. The performance highlighted the squad’s resilience and depth, proving that even with a depleted bench, the team can execute a high‑tempo, attacking brand of rugby. In addition to the main narrative, the match report included a brief summary of other fixtures in the round. France produced a strong second‑half display to beat Wales 38-7 at Cardiff Park, moving them into second place behind England.
Ireland, motivated after a recent loss to England, dominated Italy 57-20 in Galway, with Beibhinn Parsons scoring a hat‑trick and captain Erin King praising the team’s collective effort. Comments from England’s captain Meg Jones reflected the squad’s mindset: "We were relentless today. We want to keep building every game we have and this game gives us great feedback.
I’m really proud of how the girls adapted today." Former World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi added, "The forwards really stepped up. After the Ireland game they looked rusty, but today they owned the collisions and showed a powerful game plan." Overall, the 84-7 result was a statement of intent from the Red Roses, demonstrating that they possess the talent, depth and determination to dominate the competition as the tournament progresses. The match will be remembered not only for the sheer number of tries but also for the way England overcame injury setbacks to deliver a performance that left no doubt about their status as the team to beat in this year’s Women’s Six Nations.