England Women seal Triple Crown with 62-24 win over Wales
England Women seal Triple Crown with 62-24 win over Wales
England's women rout Wales 62-24 to clinch the Six Nations Triple Crown, as Italy stun Scotland in Parma.
England's women routed Wales 62-24 at Ashton Gate to seal the Six Nations Triple Crown, delivering a clinical display that showcased depth, pace and precision from the opening whistle.
Captain Meg Jones stood at the heart of England's attacking game, her leadership drawing praise as she steered a relentless spell of rugby that overwhelmed Wales throughout the match.
Wales fought hard but were unable to slow the rampant home side, who crossed the whitewash with a steady stream of scoring moves, underscoring England's status as the team to beat in this year's tournament.
In Parma, the other climax of the day saw Italy overwhelm Scotland 41-14. Italy burst into a 29-0 lead in the first half, with Alyssa D’Inca and Vittoria Zanette crossing twice each and Aura Muzzo crossing for a fifth late in the half. Vittoria Vecchini added a sixth try five minutes into the second half, extending the host's advantage.
Scotland rallied after Veronica Madia and Elisa Giordana were sent to the sin bin, with Lana Skeldon powering over and Helen Nelson converting. Giordana Duca then scored Italy's seventh try on the hour, and Molly Poolman earned a late Scotland score with a neat dummy, though Sara Mannini was yellow-carded late. The result underscored a competitive edge developing within the championship as the day’s action rolled on.
Fans and pundits alike will be turning toward the next rounds, energized by England’s dominance and intrigued by Italy’s strong showing in Parma, as the Six Nations continues to deliver high stakes and big moments for women’s rugby.
