Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations Round 4 action sees England’s Red Roses claim dominant victory over Italy at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma; flanker Marlie Packer scores four tries; Red Roses now face France away in Bordeaux for likely Grand Slam-title decider
Last Updated: 09/05/26 3:52pm
Marlie Packer scored four tries as England’s Red Roses proved too strong for Italy in Parma in the Women’s Six Nations
Marlie Packer scored four tries as England’s Red Roses recorded a dominant 61-33 Women’s Six Nations Round 4 victory over Italy in Parma to remain on course for another Grand Slam.
John Mitchell’s charges were 26-0 up after just 14 minutes in a blistering start, and though Italy narrowed to 40-19, the Red Roses kicked on again in the second half.
Back-row Packer, whose England career looked like it could be over after a prolonged spell out of the team, showed her talent and skill remains at the age of 36.
Hooker Amy Cokayne (two), centre Helena Rowland, wing Mia Venner and No 8 Abi Burton scored England’s further tries in addition to Packer’s four, while fly-half Zoe Harrison kicked sensationally well again off the tee, adding eight conversions from nine.
Italy, who recovered in the contest after a start which threatened to become embarrassing, did come out of the Test with a try bonus point.
They scored five tries by the end through hooker Vittoria Vecchini, openside flanker Alissa Ranuccini, replacement back-row Francesca Sgorbini (two) and a penalty try for which England’s Ellie Kildunne was sin-binned (intentional knock-on as last defender).
Women’s Six Nations final-day fixtures
Sunday May 17
- Wales vs Italy – Cardiff Arms Park (12.15pm kick-off)
- Ireland vs Scotland – Aviva Stadium, Dublin (2.30pm kick-off)
- France vs England – Stade Atlantique, Bordeaux (4.45pm kick-off)
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