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International & Sevens — Monday 27 April 2026

Monday 27 April 2026

Match of the Day

England maintain relentless dominance with 62-24 rout of Wales

The Red Roses delivered a brutal performance at Ashton Gate, running in ten tries to secure a 62-24 demolition of Wales and extending their command of the Women's Six Nations. This victory saw England clinch a record-extending 36th consecutive Test win, simultaneously securing a fifth Triple Crown in a row. The sheer volume of tries scored by the squad underscores their current attacking might.

The try-scoring effort was distributed widely across the backline and forward pack. David Feaunati, M Packer (2), Jones (2), Cokayne, Moloney-MacDonald, Breach, Muir Rowland (3), Harrison (3), Bevan, Jones, Lewis, and Lockwood all contributed scores in the clinical afternoon display.

Meanwhile, across the league, the gap to the top spot narrowed slightly, despite the colossal effort by England. In Clermont, France successfully navigated the challenge posed by Ireland, beating them 26-7. While the Irish players were open about seeking revenge for their previous quarter-final exit, their efforts ultimately lacked the final clinical edge displayed by the hosts.

Player of the Match

Ayesha Leti-I'iga (Black Ferns) — Scored a double in the Black Ferns' commanding 40-5 victory over the Wallaroos.

Talking Point

The missed opportunities for Ireland were the defining feature of their defeat, suggesting their overall ability far exceeds their current match output.

Stats

England: 62-24 over Wales
England: 10 tries
England: 36th consecutive Test win
England: Fifth Triple Crown in a row
Black Ferns: 40-5 over Wallaroos
Black Ferns: 6 tries to 1 (NZ)
Japan: 12-5 over Fiji
Japan: Went down 7 points against New Zealand

Other Results & News

France beat Ireland 26-7 in Clermont, maintaining their position as main contenders for a Grand Slam showdown with England. The Black Ferns completed a Pacific Four clean sweep after defeating the Wallaroos 40-5. Sakura Sevens saw Japan start the HSBC SVNS World Championship with a 12-5 win over Pool A rivals Fiji. Japan struggled against New Zealand in the Sakura Sevens, going down 7 points.

Quote of the Day

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"We've showed that we can compete with the top four in the world, so it's about getting it over that line." — Erin King

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