England v Ireland, Women’s 6 Nations 2018, Ricoh Stadium, Coventry

England v Ireland Celebrations-3090 — Some were less happy to be supporting the Red Roses!

England Women played Ireland Women in the last match of the 6 Nations competition at the Ricoh Stadium on 16th March 2018.

England v Ireland Celebrations-3112 — England’s Sarah Hunter

England could secure a 6 Nations title with a win against Ireland, if France lost to Wales, unfortunately for the Red Roses this didn’t happen, England convincingly beat Ireland but France thumped Wales 38 – 3.

England v Ireland Celebrations-3137 — Ireland & England line-up for the national anthems, prior to their 6 Nations match at the Ricoh Stadium, Coventry.

Tries for England came from Danielle Waterman, Marlie Packer, Amy Cokayne, Ellie Kildunne and Amber Reed.

England v Ireland-1875 — Amber Reed breaks for the line

England v Ireland-1890 — Amber Reed scores for England

England v Ireland-1486 — Ellie Kildunne tries to break Ireland’s defence

England v Ireland-1236 — Sarah Bern breaks through

England v Ireland-1097 — England’s Danielle Waterman

England v Ireland-1007 copy — Ireland’s Sene Naoupu

England v Ireland-0996 — England’s Rachel Burford is upended

England v Ireland-0907 — Ireland’s Louise Galvin chases back

England v Ireland-0873 copy — England’s Katy McLean

The only Ireland try came from Claire Molloy.

Aside from a truly cracking game of rugby, the stand-out event of the match was the sheer emotion of the game. The teams both looked tired and it had clearly been an exhausting 6 Nations campaign.

The Ireland fans packed out the East Stand to support their team and when the game finished, many of the Ireland players came to join relatives and fans, clambering over the advertising hoardings.