BanburyRed Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 Due to Covid, an alternate set up this year, 2 pool groups of 3, with England, Italy & Scotland in pool A, France, Wales & Ireland in pool B. England start with a dominant crushing 52-10 defeat of Scotland in Doncaster. For all of the Scots pre-match talk about a new 'inner belief', having been schooled to nil points last time out, England had this game decided by halftime, leading 33-3. Scotland frankly woeful in attack and particularly clueless when facing England down to 13 ladies midway through the 2nd half. England head and shoulders more aware up front and in attack, but occasionally guilty of overplaying and trying to force the last pass. It's already difficult to see past an England France decider. (France already 14-0 up against Wales after 6 mins....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted April 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 Wales comprehensively dismantled by France 53-0, Wales never looked like scoring and couldn't break the impressive French defence. French right wing Boujard with hat trick of tries inside 20 wins. A shout out for the referee, Nikki O'Donnell, hugely impressive I thought, not half as officious and 'look at me' as Aurelie Groizeleau in the Eng vs Scotland game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Why has their competition been treated so differently to the men’s then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 6, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Rob k said: Why has their competition been treated so differently to the men’s then? It looks like is simply comes down to a lack of time, this was the original announcement Six Nations Rugby Limited has today announced new dates for the rescheduled 2021 Women’s and U20s Six Nations Championships. The 2021 Women’s championship will take place in April with the U20s championship taking place in June and July. Today’s announcement comes following the recommendation of a working group specifically tasked to examine various rescheduling options after the decision was taken on January 12th to postpone both championships due to the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19. Starting on the weekend of 3rd/4th April and finishing on 24th April, this year’s Women’s Championship will see a new and condensed format similar to that of the recent Autumn Nations Cup, culminating in a grand final weekend to crown the Six Nations Champions 2021. The format will comprise of two pools of three teams with each team playing one home and one away fixture. Once the pool round matches are complete, teams will face off against the opposing ranked team from the other pool in the play-offs matches, i.e. 1st place Pool A v 1st place Pool B. The detailed fixture dates, venues and kick off times will be announced in due course. Six Nations Rugby Limited also confirmed today its intentions for the 2021 U20s championship to take place across June and July in the same format as originally planned, but through a condensed 3-week period. This plan will ensure all 6 Nations provide appropriate experience of such tournaments for the 2021 U20 generation. The tournament is expected to start on June 19th 2021 and further planning work is required to finalise details on fixtures, venues and kick off times which will be shared in due course. Ben Morel, CEO of Six Nations Rugby commented, “We are delighted to make this announcement today and confirm new plans for our Women’s and U20s championships. The promotion and development of rugby at all levels is a key strategic priority for Six Nations. We see huge opportunity for growth in the women’s game in particular and feel it will benefit hugely from having its own specific window and being firmly placed in the limelight.” “Our priority has always been to deliver two outstanding tournaments but equally ensuring both competitions can be played safely, taking every consideration for player welfare. A significant challenge we faced in rescheduling the Women’s tournament was the limited available window due to World Cup Qualifiers, domestic leagues, rest periods and World Cup preparations for qualified teams. Following consultation with our unions and federations as well as other key stakeholders, it was agreed that April would be the best window in which to stage the championship. “The U20 Six Nations Championship is also a hugely important competition in terms of player development and for those representing their country at this level it is a major milestone in any career. We look forward to announcing fixture details for the U20’s in due course.” 2021 Women’s Six Nations Pool A: England – Italy – Scotland Pool B: France – Ireland – Wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted April 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 Wales absolutely dismantled by Ireland, 0-45, being 0-31 down by half time. Irish flanker Dorothy Wall outstanding. England with a game of 2 halves, first half 17-3 following majority Italian possession but 2 interception tries. 2nd half much more like it, running in 7 tries for 3-67 final score with Emily Scarratt influential. England through to 6 Nations final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 22, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 The "final" is this Saturday against France 2pm on BBC2 if anyone wants to see Emily Scarrett lift the trophy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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