Red Roses Dominate Wales with Record-Breaking 11-Try Thriller at Principality Stadium

England's women's rugby team delivered a masterclass performance against Wales, scoring 11 tries in front of a record crowd at Principality Stadium.

Record-Breaking Performance at Principality Stadium

In a dazzling display of rugby prowess, England's Red Roses put on an 11-try spectacle against Wales in front of a historic crowd of 21,186 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. This marked the largest ever attendance for a Wales women's rugby fixture.

Hat-Trick Hero Kildunne Shines

World Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne celebrated her 50th cap in spectacular fashion, scoring a hat-trick that showcased her electrifying pace and finishing ability. The fullback's performance earned her well-deserved Player of the Match honors.

Match Highlights:

  • First Half Blitz: England overcame an early Welsh try to score four first-half tries through Maddie Feaunati (2), Meg Jones, and Sarah Bern
  • Welsh Resistance: Hosts showed spirit with tries from Jenni Scoble and Kate Williams
  • Clinical Finishing: England demonstrated championship quality with try scorers including Abby Dow (2) and debutant Abi Burton (2)

Tactical Analysis

England's dominance came through superior:

  • Set piece execution (5 tries from lineout/platforms)
  • Breakdown efficiency (Sadia Kabeya's crucial turnovers)
  • Backline creativity (Zoe Harrison's 6 conversions)
Key Statistics Category England Wales
Possession 65% 35%
Line Breaks 14 5
Tackle Success 92% 84%

Post-Match Reactions

England coach noted: "This performance shows our squad depth with 13 changes from last week." Wales' new head coach Sean Lynn praised his team's fight despite the scoreline.

Six Nations Implications

The victory maintains England's pursuit of:

  • A seventh consecutive Six Nations title
  • Fourth straight Grand Slam
  • World record 26th consecutive test win

Next Fixtures

  • England vs France (April 5)
  • Wales vs Ireland (April 6)

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