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International & Sevens — Wednesday 22 April 2026

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Match of the Day

England 84 - 7 Scotland

The biggest story in the Six Nations belongs to England, whose victory over Scotland was an absolute statement. At Murrayfield, the Lionesses put on a clinic, showing a pace in the backs that has other teams watching nervously. The scoreline, 84-7, speaks volumes, painting a picture of a side at peak performance and absolute confidence. We've seen the headlines calling them 'the new England,' and after seeing that performance, the pundits aren't wrong.

Wales are carrying the heavy weight of expectation, still processing a bruising 38-7 loss to France. Their wait for a Six Nations win looms, especially with England's display giving every rival something genuinely terrifying to worry about. Sean Lynn, while excited by the challenge despite the winless record, was clear that the focus for Wales needs to be fixing processes in both attack and defence.

Meanwhile, Ireland’s campaign keeps rolling, culminating in a massive 57-20 win over Italy. Wafer was instrumental in that victory, featuring both a try and an assist, proving she has the motor to keep motoring. But the real eye is set on the clash with France, a showdown at the atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin. The women’s game is generating pure, intense drama, and the shift in focus from Wales' difficulties to the coming Ireland-France rivalry is the story of the week.

Player of the Match

Maud Muir (England) — 'It was just so special' - Muir on 50th cap in England victory over Scotland

Talking Point

With England dropping 84 points against Scotland, other teams should be 'very worried' by the level of play displayed.

Stats

England: 0% possession | 0m | 0 clean breaks | 0 tackles (0 missed) | 0 penalties | 0 yellows
Scotland: 0% possession | 0m | 0 clean breaks | 0 tackles (0 missed) | 0 penalties | 0 yellows

Other Results & News

Women's Six Nations: England 84-7 Scotland (Dominant performance by England)
Women's Six Nations: Ireland 57-20 Italy (Wafer bagged a try and an assist)
Women's Six Nations: France 38-7 Wales (France secured the win with five second-half tries)

Quote of the Day

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'I watched them against Ireland last week as well and you can see they have just got so much pace in the backs in Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne.'

Next Up

Next FixtureIreland vs France showdown at Stade Marcel Michelin Women's Six Nations: Spectre of England looms large for Wales - BBC Sport Sean Lynn insists Wales are closing the gap on the world's top nations despite another bruising defeat. Lynn's wait for a Six Nations victory goes on after his side were out-played in a 38-7 loss to France And the odds of seven successive championship defeats becoming eight look extremely high as they prepare to face England next. Even the most optimistic Wales fan will be fearful of what the world and defending Six Nations champions could inflict at Ashton Gate next Saturday after their remarkable "I watched the first 10 minutes of that game in the hotel before [Wales' match]. England have got a lot of firepower haven't they," said Lynn. "I watched them against Ireland last week as well and you can see they have just got so much pace in the backs in Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne. "The big focus has to be on us, how do we move the dial, how are we fixing our processes in attack and defence." Women's Six Nations: 'We are staring to see the new England' - reaction to England's victory over Scotland - BBC Sport Other teams should be 'very worried' by England performance 'It was just so special' - Muir on 50th cap in England victory over Scotland - BBC Sport 'It was just so special' - Muir on 50th cap in England victory over Scotland England's Maud Muir reacts to winning her 50th cap during England's 84-7 victory over Scotland in the Women's Six Nations at Murrayfield.

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