England continued their dominant run in the Women’s Six Nations with a convincing 62-24 win over Wales at Ashton Gate; the Red Roses extended their unbeaten streak to 36 consecutive Test matches, a record they now hold. The game. Witnessed by a record crowd of 26,247 fans, marked the fifth consecutive Triple Crown in a row for England.

England’s Impressive Performance

England’s victory was highlighted by 10 tries, with eight different players scoring. Wales-born captain Meg Jones contributed two tries in the first half, showcasing her agility with a solo run to the right flank and a decisive assist to Claudia Moloney-MacDonald just before half-time. Back row players Maddie Feaunati and Marlie Packer also scored tries, as did winger Millie David in her international debut.

Despite the impressive performance, England faced challenges in the first half; Wales hit back with tries from Keira Bevan and Kelsey Jones — However, England maintained control and extended their lead in the second half with additional tries from Amy Cokayne, Moloney-MacDonald, and Jess Breach. Packer added her second try of the match to further widen the gap.

Wales’ Resilience and Progress

For Wales, the match ended in a 12th loss in their last 13 Tests, placing them fifth in the standings with one point ahead of Italy. However, head coach Sean Lynn noted the team’s resilience and grit. Wales managed to secure a bonus point with two late tries from captain Bethan Lewis and Seren Lockwood.

Wales’ performance included moments of determination. Jaz Joyce made a try-saving tackle early in the second half, and the team limited the damage to just one try when they were down to 14 players after Kayleigh Powell was sin-binned. The late tries by Lewis and Lockwood were celebrated by their teammates, including Bevan, who was mobbed for her individual effort that led to a try.

England’s Future Challenges

Despite the victory, England’s performance was far from flawless. The team conceded nine penalties, including two that directly led to Welsh tries. Handling errors and loose passes were also noted, though they managed to maintain control and win decisively.

England aims to secure a record eighth consecutive Six Nations title. Their next match is against Italy in Parma on May 9, while Wales faces Ireland in Belfast on the same day. England’s coach will likely look to improve on their performance against France, where better discipline and accuracy will be essential.

Wales, though still at the bottom of the table, showed signs of progress. Their ability to wrestle back possession and maintain intensity in the second half suggests they are heading in the right direction. The bonus point secured from this match, as well as their highest score against England, is a positive sign for the Welsh team.