England scored 12 tries to beat Scotland 84-7 in the second round of the Women’s Six Nations at Murrayfield.
Due to a series of injuries, England were forced to make five changes since their first win against Ireland, with Elly Kidrun being moved from full-back to the wing in favor of Emma Singh.
Alex Matthews was ruled out of the game against Scotland due to a shoulder injury, while Hannah Botterman, Morwenna Talling, Natasha Hunt, Mae Campbell and Tatiana Heard were ruled out of the entire competition.
Despite all the changes, England remained unfazed, scoring five tries in the first half to earn them the bonus point, with Ellie Kildan, Meg Jones, Kelsey Clifford and Emma Singh scoring twice.
Scotland fought back with Lorna Lloyd, who became the first woman to score for her country in a women’s solo match at Murrayfield, but there was much to be done in the second 40 minutes and they found themselves trailing 35-7.
Ellie Kildon scores his 50th international try for England
The second half was completely won by England, who went on to score seven more tries to complete the task of destruction. In addition to Sarah Byrne’s double, Amy Cockayne, Marley Packer, Sadia Kabeya, Mia Venner, and Hainela Lutui contributed to the scoring.
Zoe Harrison also played her part as she was perfect with her spikes, converting over 12 times and lifting the Red Roses to the top of the Women’s Six Nations with an 84-7 win.
Red Rose lights up Murrayfield with heavy statement sending attempts
In front of a huge crowd of 30,498 at Murrayfield, it was Scotland who dominated possession early in the opening five minutes, but England weathered the storm and converted their chances.
Maddy Fornaty broke through in the 8th minute and Kildan took up her new position on the wing, showing off her pace. Harrison scored for a 7-0 lead.
Ellie Kildon, Women’s Six Nations 2026
It took just five minutes for the visiting team to turn things around again. This time Sadia Kabeya and captain Jones sliced through and Scotland were clearly struggling with their defensive form.
England remained patient and moved the ball through their hands in the 23rd minute when Jones found the perfect looping pass to send Kildan in for his second and 50th international try.
The forwards then got in on the action as Clifford barreled over from close range to secure a bonus point. Harrison continued his perfect spike, giving the Red Roses a 28-0 lead.
Meg Jones, Women’s Six Nations 2026
In the end, Scotland gave the home crowd some jubilation. A great kick from the top sent Lloyd into a history-making moment and Helen Nelson scored to make the score 28-7.
Despite the moment of jubilation, normal service was soon resumed as England rolled forward and Maude Muir beat a trailing defender and sent the ball to the far right for Singh to score. Harrison got the boot again, giving his team a 35-7 lead at the break.
Kelsey Clifford scores bonus point with try
After a nervy first few minutes of the second half, England found their rhythm and put in 40 minutes to draw attention to the rest of the Women’s Six Nations.
A direct route from a lineout maul provided the first points of the second half, with Cockayne going over in familiar fashion and Harrison converting for a 42-7 lead.
Bern, who appeared on the field, used his physical strength to overpower in the 54th and 60th minutes and definitely took part in the match. Her converted effort helped the Red Roses cross the half-century mark and maintain a commanding lead.
Sarah Byrne scored twice as England rioted.
After a major change by head coach John Mitchell, England were lining up to score in Game 15, with the veteran Packer next to score with his ninth try, and 10 minutes later Sadia Kabeya put the pressure on himself, demonstrating not only England’s attacking prowess but also against a sluggish Scotland side under constant pressure from unforced errors.
With only five minutes remaining, the Red Roses weren’t done yet. It’s time for the young cannon to get in on the action. Mia Wenner scored for her third Test cap in the 77th minute from a corner, with Luthui scoring her second with seconds remaining.
Harrison led his team in the game, adding his 11th and 12th conversions for an 84-7 rout.
France achieved bonus point victory over Wales
France stepped up in the second half to beat Wales 38-7 at Cardiff Park.
With this victory, France moved into second place behind England in the Women’s Six Nations, with just a point difference.
The match was even at half-time thanks to Wales’ penalty try. Things worsened for Les Bleus when France’s Ilana Brosseau was shown a yellow card and scrum-half Pauline Bourdon-Sainchus was awarded a penalty try and was also sent to the sin bin.
However, France managed to get out of trouble without conceding any more goals with just 13 players on the pitch and equalized by the break.
From there they picked up the pace and despite Wales’ spirit, they were unable to catch up.
Manae Ferreux crossed the whitewash as did Bourdon Sansus, before winger Lia Mully finished.
Anais Grand then scored twice in the closing stages to seal the overall victory.
Jones ‘proud’ of relentless England
England captain Meg Jones told the BBC.
“I think we were relentless today.
“We want to keep making every game we have, and this game is giving us great feedback. We want to keep making every game we have better and better.”
“I’m really proud of the adaptability of today’s girls.”
Alfonsi: “Power up front was the key for England”
England World Cup winner Maggie Alfonsi tells the BBC…
“All our forwards really stepped up today.
“Again, going back to last weekend against Ireland, you didn’t really see the forwards getting involved in the game, you didn’t see them winning the clash, if anything, you didn’t see them progressing.
“They totally owned it today… this England team had a really great power game.
“It was a great display from England.
“If you look at the way they played against Ireland, you could say England were very rusty. They left their chances open, but today they took every chance they had as they were in 22nd place.
“I think we scored 20 visits and they scored 12 tries, which shows how good this team is, every player stepped up.
“It’s disappointing for the Scottish fans. 30,000 (fans) came here to watch Scotland play and they just didn’t perform.”
