England Wins 34th Straight Game Before Record 77,120 Fans
World champions England extended their winning streak to 34 games with a victory in front of the largest Women's Six Nations crowd ever. The match marked a triumphant return to Twickenham since their World Cup win six months ago.
More than 77,000 fans packed Twickenham Stadium on Saturday to watch world champion England take on Ireland, shattering the attendance record for women's rugby in the Six Nations.
The Red Roses delivered a 33-12 victory that extended their winning streak to 34 consecutive games. This was England's first match since lifting the World Cup trophy on the same field last September, when they defeated Canada 33-13 in front of their home crowd.
The record-breaking turnout shows how far women's rugby has come. Just a few years ago, these matches drew a few thousand spectators. Now they're filling one of the world's most iconic stadiums.
England scored five tries despite fielding eight changes from their World Cup final lineup. Four players from that championship team are currently pregnant, a reminder that female athletes navigate unique challenges while competing at the highest level.
The match wasn't perfect. England led 21-0 at halftime but allowed Ireland to fight back in the second half, splitting the final 40 minutes 12-12. Star fullback Ellie Kildunne even dropped the ball over the try line just before halftime, though she made up for it with a brilliant score later.
Ireland captain Erin King scored a try in her debut match as skipper, and the Irish team showed tremendous improvement from last year's 49-5 loss to England. Their fighting spirit in the second half earned respect from both teams.
The Ripple Effect
The Women's Six Nations is riding a wave of momentum across Europe. France crushed Italy 40-7 in Grenoble after a slow start, while Scotland edged Wales 24-19 in Cardiff in front of enthusiastic home crowds.
England now chases their eighth straight Six Nations title and fifth consecutive Grand Slam, a level of dominance that's attracting new fans to the sport every week. Coach John Mitchell praised his team's patience despite injuries to key players during the match.
The 77,120 fans who showed up didn't just watch a rugby match. They witnessed history and sent a clear message that women's sports deserve the biggest stages and the loudest cheers.
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