England's defence of Six Nations title continues with crushing win over Wales at Twickenham Stoop
Women's Six Nations 2018: Poppy Cleall and Ellie Kildunne ran in two tries each while Abigail Dow, Leanne Riley, Rachael Burford and Marlie Packer also crossed
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Your support makes all the difference.England's defence of their Six Nations title continued with a 52-0 victory over Wales at Twickenham Stoop.
Poppy Cleall and Ellie Kildunne ran in two tries each while Abigail Dow, Leanne Riley, Rachael Burford and Marlie Packer also crossed in a match watched by Prince Harry.
England led 26-0 at half-time and had the bonus point sewn up within half an hour with lock Abbie Scott among the key performers.
Despite their heavy defeat, Wales coach Rowland Phillips said his side had to take confidence from their performance.
“Last year after losing by 60 points we were blown off the park. This year we were well beaten, and there is a difference,” he said.
“It's definitely better but still not good enough. We can't handle the bulk and the power of England.
“The biggest thing we have to do is believe. When we believed in what we're doing, believed in the structure, believed in our own ability then we were managing. When we didn't it didn't go so well.”
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