England’s big win over Ireland in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations means more than just the scoreline.
It was a record attendance of over 77,000 spectators, and England showed their class. With the game finishing 33-12, the direction of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations is taking shape.
SOMETHING MORE DEEPER THAN THE RESULT
Despite the result showing how big the win was, England seemed to have something more deep. They even shared the result with the same belief and confidence. “We are SO back. The Red Roses open their Guinness Women’s Six Nations account with a bonus-point victory over Ireland in front of a record crowd 🌹” they said, sharing on Instagram.
The way they executed the tactics, the passion, and the energy in the performance looked dangerous. With some key players missing, like Zoe Stratford and Abbie Ward, squad players came in and performed.
Among them was debutant Haineala Lutui, who shone in front of the record crowd. She looked unfazed by the pressure and ready to dominate the game. Indeed, England has shown its depth, and every player who steps on the pitch breathes fire and is ready to win the tournament.
A CLOSE LOOK FROM OPPONENTS
With such a performance, other favourites like France are now looking closely at England. France also won big, 40-7, over Italy and is on the verge of being crowned champions. Opponents will now study England more closely, which only adds more pressure on the Red Roses.
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Ireland itself, despite losing heavily, has shown that it can create dangerous moments. They can only learn from the defeat and pull a shocker for the rest of the tournament.
Ultimately, England’s performance has set the tone for the tournament. They have momentum, confidence, and a clear identity. If they maintain this level, they will be extremely difficult to stop. Yet, as history often shows, early dominance does not always guarantee the outcome.
WHAT FANS FEEL
After England’s big win over Ireland in the 2026 Women’s Six Nations, their fans are brewing with confidence.
@Reece-James “Way better than the Men’s!”
@Steve Owen “Good to win 👏 Sarah Bern robbed of player of the match ☹️ Kildunne a marked player now and England need to find a different way of using her impact 🤔”
@Tony Murphy “Wow, talk about turning on the afterburners !! 👏👏”
@Alison Knowles “Great start to the Six Nations, and a great atmosphere in the stadium watching you live 🌹🏴”
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