Old rivals England and Scotland will face each other once more in Bristol, but this time to battle for one of the elusive semi-final spots of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
England is coming into the match off the back of a 30 match strong winning streak, including being undefeated in the group rounds.
Scotland won two of their three group matches, being beaten only by New Zealand, who emerged top of Pool B and have since clinched a semi final spot after beating South Africa on Saturday.
It is wet and windy conditions today in Bristol in front of a sold-out crowd, which is sure to make for some incredible rugby.
The victor of this match will go against France in the semi-final, after they managed to clinch the win against Ireland in Exeter in a match that left spectators with their hearts in their mouths.
The Sporting News has live score, match highlights, starting XVs and more.
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England vs Scotland score
| Score | Tries (conv) | Penalties | |
| England | 14 | Clifford 11′ (Aitchison), Talling 15′ (Aitchison) | |
| Scotland | 3 | Nelson 3′ |
England vs Scotland starting XVs
England
15 – Rowland, 14 – Dow, 13 – Jones, 12 – Heard, 11 – Breach, 10 – Aitchison, 9 – Hunt, 1 – Clifford, 2 – Cockayne, 3 – Muir, 4 – Talling, 5 – Galligan, 6 – Aldcroft (c), 7 – Kabeya, 8 – Matthews
Replacements: 16 – Atkin-Davies, 17 – Carson, 18 – Bern, 19 – Ward, 20 – Feaunati, 21 – Packer, 22 – Harrison, 23 – Sing
Scotland
15 – Rollie, 14 – Lloyd, 13 – Orr, 12 – Thomson, 11 – McGhie, 10 – Nelson, 9 – Brebner-Holden, 1 – Bartlett, 2 – Skeldon, 3 – Belisle, 4 – Wassell, 5 – Bonar, 6 – Malcolm (c), 7 – Gallagher, 8 – Konkel
Replacements: 16 – Martin, 17 – Wright, 18 – Poolman, 19 – Donaldson, 20 – MacLachlan, 21 – Steward, 22 – Mattinson, 23 – Wills
England vs Scotland highlights
3′: A Scottish line out means that the Scots are on the offensive from the start, driving towards England’s try line. They don’t get the try, but a penalty kick from Nelson bags Scotland the first points of the match.
6′: England aren’t keen on that points difference, and drive into the Scottish 22. But the dark blue’s defence is strong, and they’re keeping the Red Roses at bay.
7′: England win the line out, and their momentum seems unstoppable, but their kick is too powerful and goes out at the corner. Scotland are safe for now.
10’: England steal a Scottish line out, but they’re sloppy and momentum breaks. They’re back in the Scottish half, but it’s a lineout for Scotland as England spill the ball out of play.
11’: England are in! A try under the posts by Clifford and a conversion from Aitchison puts them in the lead with the first try of the match.
15′: And again! Talling hammers over the line off the back of a line out to bring the Red Roses score to double digits. Aitchison converts.
20′: The ball goes over the English try line loose after a Scottish chip, but the English defence are able to claim it. No joy for that Scottish attempt.
England vs Scotland live- stream, TV channel
UK
- TV channel: BBC Two
- Live stream: England Rugby YouTube
