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England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on

England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on

Summary

England's women's rugby team, known as the Red Roses, played in front of a large crowd at Allianz Stadium, defeating Ireland in their first game of the Women's Six Nations. This match followed their World Cup win, attracting significant attention and setting a new attendance record for a Women's Six Nations game.

Key Facts

  • England's women's rugby team is called the Red Roses.
  • They recently won the World Cup in front of a record crowd.
  • They played their first game in the Women's Six Nations and defeated Ireland.
  • The game set a new attendance record for a Women's Six Nations game with 77,120 people.
  • The Red Roses have a winning streak of 34 matches.
  • The team is aiming for their eighth consecutive Six Nations title.
  • The crowd at this match was much larger than a decade ago when only 2,500 people attended a similar game.

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