Two days after France swept aside Ireland 36-14 with a statement performance on the opening night, Steve Borthwick's men responded by breaching the Welsh whitewash seven times to register their 12th successive Test win.

England end round one of the 2026 Six Nations sitting top of the table after thrashing Wales. Steve Borthwick’s confident side scored seven total tries during a 48-7 demolition of their woeful rivals at Twickenham, their 12th consecutive Test win, where a total of five yellow cards were brandished.

England A score eight tries in securing a convincing 52-14 win over an Ireland XV at Thomond Limerick.