England smash Ireland in front of record crowd at Welford Road

produced another dominant display as they defeated 69-0 in front of a record crowd at Welford Road.

The victory sets up a winner takes all game on ‘Super Saturday' against France in Bayonne.

The 15,836 Welford Road fans surpassed the record of 14,689 for a ticketed England home game set in .

Depleted Ireland's brave defence kept England to two tries in the first half.

The Red Roses came out stronger after the break, rewarding the crowd with another nine tries to set up a Grand Slam decider in on Saturday.

England's Emily Scarratt celebrated her 100th cap in her home town of with 10 points from the tee.

It is a 22nd victory in a row for world number ones England as they chase a fourth successive title before October's .

Highlights of England v Ireland

England: Rowland; Thompson, Scarratt, Aitchison, Breach; Harrison, Infante; Cornborough, Davies, Bern, Aldcroft, Ward, Matthews, Packer, Hunter (capt).

Replacements: Cokayne, Botterman, Muir, Galligan, Cleall, Hunt, Reed, Kildunne.

Ireland: Scuffil-McCabe; Doyle, Naoupu, Breen, Considine; Cronin, Dane; Djougang, Jones, Haney; Fryday (capt), McDermott; Wall, McMahon, O'Connor.

Replacements: Hooban, Pearse, O'Dwyer, Moore, Og O'Leary, Reilly, Claffey, Byrne.

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