England`s Red Roses secured a 38-5 victory over Italy in the Women`s Six Nations opener, showcasing their dominance.

England`s Red Roses launched their Guinness Women`s Six Nations campaign with a resounding 38-5 victory over Italy at the packed LNER Community Stadium in York. The match showcased England`s dominance as they secured a bonus point within the first 29 minutes, with tries from Mia Venner, Emily Scarratt, a penalty try, Claudia MacDonald, and Amy Cokayne. Italy managed to respond with a single try from Francesca Sgorbini in the first half.

The second half proved to be more challenging for England, who only added one more try through Emma Sing late in the game. Despite a less impressive performance in the latter half, England walked away with all five points, marking their 30th consecutive victory in the competition. The attendance at the stadium highlighted the increasing interest in women`s rugby, showcasing the growing support for the sport. Key players included Mia Venner, who opened the scoring, and Maud Muir, who played a crucial role in England`s strong first half performance.

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