Red Roses Dominate Wales with Record-Breaking 11-Try Thriller at Principality Stadium

Record-Breaking Performance at Principality Stadium

In a dazzling display of rugby prowess, England's Red Roses put on an 11-try spectacle against Wales in front of a historic crowd of 21,186 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. This marked the largest ever attendance for a Wales women's rugby fixture.

Hat-Trick Hero Kildunne Shines

World Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne celebrated her 50th cap in spectacular fashion, scoring a hat-trick that showcased her electrifying pace and finishing ability. The fullback's performance earned her well-deserved Player of the Match honors.

Match Highlights:

First Half Blitz: England overcame an early Welsh try to score four first-half tries through Maddie Feaunati (2), Meg Jones, and Sarah Bern
Welsh Resistance: Hosts showed spirit with tries from Jenni Scoble and Kate Williams
Clinical Finishing: England demonstrated championship quality with try scorers including Abby Dow (2) and debutant Abi Burton (2)

Tactical Analysis

England's dominance came through superior:

Set piece execution (5 tries from lineout/platforms)
Breakdown efficiency (Sadia Kabeya's crucial turnovers)
Backline creativity (Zoe Harrison's 6 conversions)

Key Statistics	Category	England
Possession	65%	35%
Line Breaks	14	5
Tackle Success	92%	84%

Post-Match Reactions

England coach noted: "This performance shows our squad depth with 13 changes from last week." Wales' new head coach Sean Lynn praised his team's fight despite the scoreline.