In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Telegraph reporter and leading women’s rugby voice Fi Tomas to preview Round Four of the Women’s Six Nations.
England head to Italy with a perfect record. We break down John Mitchell’s latest selection, including Helena Rowland earning her 50th cap, Ellie Kildunne‘s shift to the wing to accommodate Emma Sing, and what England’s evolving attack says about where this side is heading tactically.
We also discuss…
- Whether England are adapting or evolving under Mitchell
- Italy’s growth after an impressive win over Scotland
- The “England need to lose” debate – and what it means for the competition
- Anaïs Grando and France‘s attacking threats against Scotland
- Ireland‘s expansive rugby under Erin King
- Wales‘ difficult run and Sean Lynn’s start in charge
Fi also shares insight from her recent analysis work, including why female props are producing far more offloads and tries than in the men’s game – and what that tells us about the evolution of women’s rugby.
We also discuss the wider growth of women’s sport, the rise in coverage since the Lionesses’ Euros triumph, and what it’s meant for Fi personally to help lead reporting in the space after being recognised on the BBC Woman’s Hour Power List.
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