Marauding English maul destroys depleted Ireland in Six Nations wipeout

Losing most of their best backs to Sevens didn’t help Ireland but it was upfront where they struggled most.

24 April 2022; Lydia Thompson of England scores a try during the TikTok Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium in Leicester, England. Photo by Darren Staples/Sportsfile

Women’s Six Nations: England 69 Ireland 0 

EVEN if there wasn't a clutch of first choice players missing, Ireland looked destined to struggle against the world’s best team and so it transpired in the fourth round of the TikTok Six Nations at Welford Road.