In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Irish rugby journalist Caolin Scully to preview a blockbuster final round of the Women’s Six Nations – headlined by a winner-takes-all Grand Slam showdown between England and France in Bordeaux.
The Red Roses are chasing an eighth straight title, but France once again stand in their way in what has become the defining rivalry of the championship.
We break down where France can hurt England, how impressed we’ve been with the Red Roses’ depth amid injury disruption, and how Meg Jones has handled the pressure of captaining the side through the tournament.
We also ask whether this latest England v France clash has all the ingredients to produce another classic.
We also cover…
- England’s unbeaten run and evolving squad depth
- France’s attacking threats and belief heading into Bordeaux
- Why this rivalry feels different from every other matchup in the tournament
- Whether England’s rotation policy has made them even stronger
Historic day at the Aviva Stadium
Attention also turns to Dublin, where Ireland host Scotland in the first-ever standalone Women’s Six Nations fixture at the Aviva Stadium, with more than 28,000 tickets already sold.
We discuss what the occasion means for women’s rugby in Ireland, the progress Ireland have made across the championship, and whether the battle for third place signals the emergence of a genuine tier beneath England and France.
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