Wales Women's Rugby Team Loses 62-24 to England in Championship Match
The Wales women's rugby team lost 62-24 to England in a championship match. Wales earned a bonus point by scoring four tries despite the defeat. England scored 10 tries in total during the game.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWales remained competitive in the first half, with tries from Keira Bevan and Kelsey Jones. The halftime score was 29-12, with England having scored five tries.
In the second half, England scored their sixth try within six minutes. A Wales player received a yellow card for a deliberate knock-on, after which England scored their seventh try. England ultimately scored 10 tries, while Wales added two late tries to reach four total. Wales earned a bonus point for scoring four tries.
Performance and Upcoming Matches Wales has not won a game in the championship since 2024 and has lost their first three matches this year. The team's coach hopes to build and target the final two games to finish positively. Wales will play away against Ireland on May 9 and host Italy on May 17.
Key Facts
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Wales lost 62-24 to England in the championship match.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - Halftime
The score was 29-12 with England leading after five tries.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - Since 2024
Wales has not won a championship game.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk
Potential Impact
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England's win strengthens their position in the championship.
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Wales may focus on rebuilding for remaining matches to improve standings.
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The loss could affect team morale ahead of games against Ireland and Italy.
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