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    England will kick-off their Women's Six Nations title defence against Scotland at 12pm and they target another Grand Slam. This year's tournament is back to the full schedule after last year's Six Nations was shortened due to Covid. That meant there was no opportunity for a Grand Slam but there was a final instead, one in which England defeated France.

    The Red Roses have continued their winning ways in 2021, including two record victories over New Zealand, and are currently sitting on a 17-game winning streak. But they shouldn't underestimate Scotland, who are riding high after securing qualification for the 2021 World Cup. The Scots managed to defeat Ireland in the last minute and then overcame Colombia to book their ticket. It will be the first time the team are at a World Cup since 201, so have a lot of momentum heading into this game after securing their place last month.

    Though the hosts do have good morale in their camp, it is Simon Middleton's team who are the favourites. They beat Scotland 52-10 last year and while the Scots are likely to have closed the gap England should come away with a win. Follow all the action of this Women's Six Nations opener with our live blog below:

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    Scotland 5-57 England, 74 min

    Scotland have the ball again, the tale of the half it seems, but can they actually get points on the board here?

    England’s defence has been incredible but Scotland have shot themselves in the foot on many occasions. And they do so again as Nelson drops the ball and England come away with it.

    The Red Roses going through the phases now.

    Sarah Rendell26 March 2022 13:46

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    Scotland 5-57 England, 72 min

    The scrum was reset and scotland eventually get it away. The ball is fizzed out wide to Lloyd who manages to keep the ball on the field, what a skill.

    The ball comes back inside but Belisle spills it - it was a tricky pass for her to get. That was her last play as she comes off for Dougan.

    This is awful for Scotland not to get something, especially as England had been warned about their penalty count.

    Sarah Rendell26 March 2022 13:44

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    Scotland 5-57 England, 70 min

    They spill the ball but they come back for an earlier penalty advantage, they take it quickly.

    Neville has warned England after yet another penalty at the breakdown. If there’s another they will get yellow card.

    A Scotland scrum!

    Sarah Rendell26 March 2022 13:42

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    Scotland 5-57 England, 68 min

    Scotland haven’t played badly in this match, despite what this scoreboard suggests. They have been clinical with ball in hand but they just haven’t had the power to get the ball over the line.

    The kicking game comes into play and Scotland come off the better with a cracking 50:22! Scotland line-out and they launch an attack.

    They deserve a score here.

    Sarah Rendell26 March 2022 13:40

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    TRY! Scotland 5-57 England (Packer, 66’)

    It was hard to see a knock-on with the replays being crowded by players legs!

    But Neville has given it with no clear knock-on, a hat-trick for Marlie Packer! What an achievement for her.

    Rowland misses her kick.

    Sarah Rendell26 March 2022 13:38

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    Scotland 5-52 England, 66 min

    Wow, wow, wow! Emma Sing has made a huge break as she runs half the pitch only to be brought down a few metres short.

    Phases went through the hands and Marlie Packer looks like she has a hat-trick but the ref is looking at this.

    Is there a knock-on?

    Sarah Rendell26 March 2022 13:35

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    TRY! Scotland 5-52 England (Powell, 50’)

    Poweel hasn’t been on for more than 20 seconds and she is over from a driving maul!

    Rowland on kicking duty as Scarratt is off and her first kick is successful.

    Sarah Rendell26 March 2022 13:32

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    Scotland 5-45 England, 63 min

    A huge hit on Rowland from Campbell sees the England fly-half down on the floor. She did manage to get it away but Infante dropped it as he went to the line.

    There’s an injury change for Scotland as Cockburn comes off for Bartlett.

    England make tactical changes as Packer, Bern, Galligan and Davies are off for Infante, Powell, B Cleall and Beckett are on.

    A hugely physical game seeing injuries so far!

    Sarah Rendell26 March 2022 13:31

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    Scotland 5-45 England, 60 min

    England have used this time to make some changes as P Cleall and Scarratt come off for Matthews and Reed.

    We are back underway and England start their attack quickly.

    Neville has stopped play as a Scotland player is down.

    Sarah Rendell26 March 2022 13:26

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    Scotland 5-45 England, 59 min

    A great tackle from Packer stops Scotland racing through a hole as the hosts and England manages to get it away.

    The Red Roses race upfield through Galligan but Sing drops it and Scotland’s Rollie runs away with it. What an exchange!

    England then get a penalty and there will be a break in play as Malcolm is down injured. She’ll be hoping this doesn’t mirror last year. She was injured in the England game and ruled out for the rest of the tournament.

    Sarah Rendell26 March 2022 13:23

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