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Red Roses Defeat Ireland at Twickenham

Amy Cokayne was among the standout performers for England, though the win was marred by injuries to Abbie Ward and Sarah Hunt.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand expressed encouragement despite the defeat, noting that his side is 'hungry to get better quickly.' The massive attendance at Allianz Stadium signals a new norm for the women's game as interest continues to surge.

England will now head to Edinburgh to face Scotland, while Ireland prepares for a crucial home fixture against Italy.

England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on BBC News — Apr 11, 18:12 PM
Bemand: 'We're hungry to get better quickly' RTE — Apr 11, 17:42 PM
Ireland fail to deliver in Six Nations opener as England’s Twickenham homecoming falls flat Belfast Telegraph — Apr 11, 16:01 PM
Amy Cokayne powers England to opening Six Nations win against Ireland The Guardian — Apr 11, 15:38 PM
England beat Ireland in front of record Women's Six Nations crowd BBC News — Apr 11, 15:24 PM
Ireland fail to deliver in Six Nations opener as England’s Twickenham homecoming falls flat Irish Independent — Apr 11, 15:50 PM
England too strong for Ireland in Women’s Six Nations opener in Twickenham Irish Times — Apr 11, 15:38 PM
Ireland boss Scott Bemand says team are ‘hungry to get better quickly’ following England loss Irish Independent — Apr 11, 18:08 PM
England fend off strong Irish fight at Twickenham RTE — Apr 11, 15:30 PM
Red Roses bask in World Cup glory on Twickenham return – but must improve on sloppy showing against Ireland The Independent — Apr 11, 15:13 PM

England women's national rugby union team
National team that represents England in international women's rugby union

Ireland women's national rugby union team
Women’s rugby union team representing the island of Ireland

Twickenham Stadium
Rugby stadium in London

Women's Six Nations Championship
Annual international women's rugby union competition

Scott Bemand
English rugby union player