Women's Six Nations: Packer plunders try haul in Italy
Packer’s four tries lifted England to a 37th straight Test win and kept their grand slam bid alive despite injury problems.
- On Saturday, Marlie Packer scored four tries as England defeated Italy 61-33 in the Women's Six Nations at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, securing the team's 37th consecutive Test victory.
- John Mitchell's world champions secured a bonus point inside 14 minutes at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi but were pushed by Italy, holding only a 40-19 lead at the break.
- Zoe Harrison orchestrated the attack for tries from Mia Venner, Amy Cokayne, and Helena Rowland, while Abi Burton also crossed the line to showcase England's offensive depth.
- Italy replacement Francesca Sgorbini scored twice in the final quarter, with Vittoria Vecchini and Alissa Ranuccini also tallying points to help the hosts win that period.
- The Red Roses remain on track for a grand slam as England travels to France next Sunday for their final Women's Six Nations match.
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Irish NewsEngland stay on course for Six Nations Grand Slam after Italy rout
The Red Roses secured a 37th consecutive Test victory.
Italy 33-61 England: Marlie Packer’s punch puts the Italians on the floor
Marlie Packer sent a stern reminder to her back row rivals that she is not going away anytime soon after the former England captain delivered a formidable display in Parma to inspire a nine-try victory over Italy. The post Italy 33-61 England: Marlie Packer’s punch puts the Italians on the floor appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Marlie Packer stars as England thrash Italy in latest Women’s Six Nations rout – UK Times
Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sport Get our free Inside Sport newsletter Get our free Inside Sport newsletter A four-try haul by Marlie Packer helped England hammer Italy 61-33 in their latest Women’s Six Nations thrashing to record a 37th consecutive Test victory. England secured a bonus point inside 14 minutes at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi but John Mitchell’s world champions were pushed …
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