Ireland Women

5 - 49

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England Women

England Women vs Ireland Women

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Eve Higgins bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Amy Cokayne bursts through to advance the England attack.

79'

Conversion

Holly Aitchison has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Kelsey Clifford leads to a try for England

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Kelsey Clifford took full advantage.

74'

Holly Aitchison played a key part in that try.

74'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Christy Haney getting some game time.

70'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Linda Djougang being replaced.

70'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Ruth Campbell getting some game time.

70'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Dorothy Wall being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ellie Kildunne leads to a try for England

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Ellie Kildunne took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Maddie Feaunati.

69'

Conversion

The England supporters go wild as Zoe Harrison successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

England are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sarah Bern touching down.

66'

Lucy Packer sets up the try.

66'

Ireland make a substitution with Niamh O'Dowd coming on.

66'

Ireland make a substitution with Siobhan McCarthy coming off.

66'

England make a substitution with Helena Rowland coming on.

66'

England make a substitution with Jess Breach coming off.

66'

England sub Holly Aitchison comes onto the field.

60'

Tatyana Heard departs for England.

60'

England sub Maddie Feaunati comes onto the field.

60'

Sadia Kabeya departs for England.

60'

England sub Rosie Galligan comes onto the field.

60'

Morwenna Talling departs for England.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Abby Dow goes through the gap.

60'

Vicky Elmes Kinlan comes on for Ireland.

58'

Anna McGann leaves the field.

58'

Nicole Fowley comes on for Ireland.

58'

Dannah O'Brien leaves the field.

58'

Cliodhna Moloney comes on for Ireland.

58'

Neve Jones leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Zoe Harrison kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sarah Bern from scoring as they record the try for England.

57'

What a run here by Sarah Bern as they get over the gainline!

57'

Lucy Packer played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Megan Jones as they get over the gainline!

57'

Siobhan McCarthy comes on for Ireland.

56'

Niamh O'Dowd leaves the field.

56'

Grace Moore comes on for Ireland.

55'

Fiona Tuite leaves the field.

55'

Aoibheann Reilly comes on for Ireland.

55'

Emily Lane leaves the field.

55'

Fiona Tuite comes on for Ireland.

55'

Siobhan McCarthy leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Zoe Harrison kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by England results in a try for Megan Jones.

52'

That's a great try assist by Abby Dow.

52'

What a run here by Ellie Kildunne as they get over the gainline!

52'

Lucy Packer comes on.

52'

Natasha Hunt comes off.

52'

Sarah Bern comes on.

52'

Maud Muir comes off.

52'

Amy Cokayne comes on.

52'

Lark Atkin-Davies comes off.

52'

Kelsey Clifford comes on.

52'

Hannah Botterman comes off.

52'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison adds the two points for England.

49'

Try

Slick passing by England leads to a try for Zoe Harrison.

48'

Zoe Harrison makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Hannah Botterman sets up the try.

48'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Siobhan McCarthy getting some game time.

47'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Fiona Tuite being replaced.

47'

Jess Breach makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Yellow Card

Niamh O'Dowd (Ireland) is shown a yellow card

44'

Maud Muir makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Fabulous play by England has led to Jess Breach being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The England maul pushes over the tryline as Morwenna Talling scores.

34'

Trouble here as Zoe Aldcroft breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Abby Dow breaches the defence.

27'

Dannah O'Brien curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

25'

Try

Amee-Leigh Costigan gathers the kick to score the try for Ireland.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Amee-Leigh Costigan bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

24'

Dannah O'Brien played a key part in that try.

24'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland Women v England Women 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 12th April 2025, 08:45am PDT 
  
 Virgin Media Park 
  
 Aurelie Groizeleau

Points Flow Chart

England Women win +44

Time in lead

Mins in lead

12%

% Of Game In Lead

58%

43%

Possession Last 10 min

57%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Aitchison

75'

5 - 49

Clifford

74'

5 - 47

Harrison

70'

5 - 42

Kildunne

70'

5 - 40

Harrison

67'

5 - 35

Bern

66'

5 - 33

Harrison

58'

5 - 28

Bern

57'

5 - 26

Harrison

53'

5 - 21

Jones

52'

5 - 19

Harrison

49'

5 - 14

Harrison

48'

5 - 12

O'Dowd

5 - 7

44'

Half Time

Harrison

35'

5 - 7

Talling

34'

5 - 5

Costigan

5 - 0

24'

Start

Win Probability

Ireland Women

Draw

England Women

95%

Ruck-Won by Amee-Leigh Costigan

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland Women

England Women

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Defence Profile

Ireland Women

England Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

73%

86%

3-6 secs

20%

14%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

61'

63'

65'

77'

Ireland Women

England Women

Ireland Women vs England Red Roses Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland Women face off against England Red Roses in Womens Six Nations Round 3 on Sat 12th April 2025 at Virgin Media Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:45 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC. In South Africa it’s at 17:45 SAST, 03:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:45 EST in the US.

England Red Roses won the last encounter but England Red Roses are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with England Red Roses in position 1 and Ireland Women in position 5, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ireland Women vs England Red Roses Squads

The official squads for Ireland Women vs England Red Roses will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.