England nearly get in for their second try after Wilson finds space on the left wing and looks set to score but is tackled into touch by Baxter.

Ireland get into the England half but Muldoon knocks on in the tackle. The reigning champions have not started this game well.

Ireland concede a penalty as Spence is penalized for high tackle Essex. The ref awards a penalty and Spence is lucky not to be sent to the bin. Mclean's kick brings England just inside the 10 metre line.

Great run by Briggs and just as she is brought to ground she offloads the ball to Spence but the second row knocks on and England will have the scrum just inside their own half.

England score the first try of the game as they dominate the scrum and drive towards the line and number 8 Hunter picks up the ball from the back of the ruck and touches down for England. McLean adds the extras.

England steal and Ireland lineout and go on the attack and eventually are awarded a penalty. The opt for the scrum 5 metres out.

Mclean's clever kicking puts Ireland under pressure and Muldoon is forced to clear under pressure.

Forward pass from the ever so reliable Cantwell gives England the scrum on halfway.

Mclean gets the game underway here. Kicking deep into the Ireland half.

Both sides make their way out onto the field.