Women's Six Nations: England back on track while Wales and France are still unbeaten
Sunday 15 February 2015 18:47, UK
Katy Mclean led England to a 39-7 win over Italy in their Six Nations clash at the Twickenham Stoop on Sunday.
Italy went ahead in the first half with a try from Flavia Severin but England took back the initiative with great tries from Alex Matthews and Abbie Scott to lead at half-time.
England dominated the second-half as Mclean, Hannah Gallagher and Kay Wilson all crossed for tries while Mclean added two conversions and a penalty to her tally. Megan Goddard also added a conversion.
On Saturday Wales backed up their opening weekend win against England by running in five tries to beat Scotland 39-3 and top the Women’s Six Nations table
Wales were only 6-0 up at the break thanks to two Laurie Harries penalties but cut loose in the second half as Carys Phillips, Sioned Harries, Dyddgu Hywel, Elinor Snowsill and Amy Lawrence all crossed the whitewash.
Reigning champions France were the victors on Friday night when they beat Ireland 10-5, thanks to a Caroline Boujard interception try in the second half.
France had to overcome a determined Ireland side and floodlight failure but held on for the win to also remain unbeaten this season.
