England Wins 21st Consecutive Match in Six Nations

England's Red Roses started their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 38-5 victory over Italy, marking their 21st consecutive win. The team secured a dominant first half with tries from Mia Venner, Emily Scarratt, Claudia MacDonald, and Amy Cokayne, plus a penalty try, but struggled in the second half, only scoring a final try in the closing minutes. Italy managed a try through Francesca Sgorbini in the first half, but their second try was controversially disallowed. Despite the win, head coach John Mitchell expressed concerns over the lack of fluency and discipline, particularly in the second half. With their sights set on a seventh consecutive Six Nations title and a home World Cup later this year, England will focus on refining their play in upcoming matches. Italy, aiming to improve on last year's fifth-place finish, will face Ireland next.