Summary

  • England power to eight-try win at Ashton Gate in Bristol

  • England's Ellie Kildunne (2), Abby Dow and Rosie Galligan score tries in second half

  • Hosts scored bonus-point fourth try in dominant first half

  • Wales finally score in second half from quick Keira Bevan tap penalty

  • England top of the standings with two bonus-point wins

  • Wales have lost both of their games but show signs of improvement

  • Record crowd of 19,705 for England women's game outside of Twickenham

  1. So long!published at 19:07 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    Media caption,

    Women's Six Nations 2024: England win 46-10 against Wales in front of record crowd

    There are no fixtures next week, with England facing Scotland on 13 April while Wales travel to Cork to take on Ireland.

    We shall see you there!

  2. 'It was an amazing performance'published at 19:03 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    FT: England 46-10 Wales

    Rosie GalliganImage source, Getty Images

    England's player of the match Rosie Galligan, speaking to BBC Sport: "I'm so pleased with the girls, I didn't play last week, but they got a really good start down."

    On eight tries: "We spoke about playing on top more and being direct. Today it come together and it was an amazing performance.

    "It never felt like we weren't in control, but that is down to how hard we train during the week."

    On Ashton Gate's crowd: "It was incredible!

    "When the wingers went down the side-line and the cheer you heard it felt like a full stadium. It shows how exciting 2025 [Rugby World Cup] could be."

  3. 'There is still a lot more growth'published at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    FT: England 46-10 Wales

    England head coach John Mitchell, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was a good performance and we worked our way into each half.

    "The variety of the scoring was positive and there is still a lot more growth to come.

    "I think we can be more urgent and continue to improve our skillset under pressure.

    "What I liked today is we had pressure for long periods of time and executed very well.

    "We want to be quicker and build pressure on teams, we can do that in a number of ways.

    "We continue creating competition in the group which is lucky from my point of view and it makes my life difficult for selection."

  4. 'It's about crossing the line'published at 18:55 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    FT: England 46-10 Wales

    England v WalesImage source, Getty Images

    Wales coach Ioan Cunningham: "The effort was unbelievable, we had four entries in their 22 in the first half and came away with no points. We showed our fight, it was outstanding. We have to be more clinical and show more composure. You can have 100 phases but it's about crossing the line.

    "Fair play to England they score quickly and the scoreboard can get away from you. To go to the next level we have to take opportunities. It was a huge crowd, it was awesome and that's the stage we want to play on."

  5. 'That is what makes you proud'published at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    FT: England 46-10 Wales

    England v WalesImage source, Getty Images

    England's defence coach Sarah Hunter, speaking to BBC Sport: "Wales did have opportunties.

    "Whether they were [players] defending at a set-piece or defending our tryline it was outstanding.

    "As a defence coach that is what makes you proud, how they turn up and defend."

    On Wales: "Wales are a very good side, they have developed and grown their game, and the majority of their players play in the PWR [Premiership Women's Rugby].

    "We always knew they were going to come at us and we wouldn't be able to switch off.

    "The quick tap from Keira Bevan caught us off guard.

    "We spoke about the danger of Keira from the bench, it was a needless penalty and then Bevan tapped and went. They were not having joy through their set-piece so why not?"

  6. 'Direct and dangerous'published at 18:45 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

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    Megan JonesImage source, Getty Images

    England centre Megan Jones: "I loved it, there was massive passion on the pitch and the atmoshpere was outstanding. I love unstructured play, that's where I thrive.

    "We spoke about being direct and dangerous and that's what we did. We have a new setup, I love it."

  7. 'Bristol has been rocking'published at 18:44 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    FT: England 46-10 Wales

    Marlie PackerImage source, Getty Images

    England's captain Marlie Packer, speaking to BBC Sport: "Absolutely incredible!

    "This crowd is unreal, Bristol has been rocking today.

    "19,000 coming down to watch us and thank you all for the support.

    "There are a few fix-ups and we will fix them over the week and come out stronger against Scotland.

    "Some of our soft errors. The thing is we want to let off the handbrake so those errors are going to come in, but it is how we react to them.

    "We knew we wanted to come out here in 20 minutes and execute our game plan. We knew Wales would bring it to us, but we focused on ourselves this week."

  8. Postpublished at 18:38 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    FT: England 46-10 Wales

    Maggie Alphonsi
    2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

    What I saw which was positive was the offloading.

    England kept the ball alive and everyone touched the ball. It was all about keeping the tempo high.

  9. Postpublished at 18:38 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    No bonus point for France in their win in Scotland earlier on - could that be significant?

    England face France in Bordeaux at the end of April in the finale.

    Standings
  10. Postpublished at 18:37 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    England made 642 metres with ball in hand today - that's about two Eiffel Towers. Possession was 50-50% though.

  11. Postpublished at 18:35 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    FT: England 46-10 Wales

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    Former England captain on BBC Two

    I think England were a lot better today, they looked more comfortable and some of the tries they scored were straight from the training park.

  12. Full-timepublished at 18:32 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    FT: England 46-10 Wales

    Final score graphicImage source, BBC Sport

    All over! Plenty of spirit from Wales but England, when it matters, are a class above.

  13. Postpublished at 80 mins

    England 46-10 Wales

    No, England force the turnover again! Huge tackle from Connie Powell.

  14. Postpublished at 80 mins

    England 46-10 Wales

    Another Wales penalty. Can they make this one count?

  15. Postpublished at 78 mins

    England 46-10 Wales

    Alisha Butchers has the ball for Wales but can't release and England turn it over again.

  16. Postpublished at 18:27 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    England 46-10 Wales

    Here's the one try Wales have managed so far...

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    Women's Six Nations: Keira Bevan scores hard 'earned' Wales try against England

  17. Postpublished at 77 mins

    England 46-10 Wales

    Wales now have another penalty. They are going all out for another score.

  18. Postpublished at 76 mins

    England 46-10 Wales

    Wales drive, a big shove on, they're over the line - but they can't get it down!

    England hold it up. Somehow. A huge chance gone for Wales.

  19. Postpublished at 18:25 Greenwich Mean Time 30 March

    England 46-10 Wales

    Philippa Tuttiett
    Former Wales international on BBC Two

    Connie Powell of England is tackled by Keira BevanImage source, Getty Images

    This is going to be so encouraging for Wales.

    I know this scoreline looks strong, but in previous fixtures England would have ran away with it.

  20. Postpublished at 74 mins

    England 46-10 Wales

    Great late pressure from Wales, putting the phases together to push England back. They win a penalty and put it into the corner. Can they grab a second try?