England Target Six Nations In World Cup Year

 

by James Skitt - 26.02.10

The Women’s RBS Six Nations Championship reaches its half way point this weekend with reigning champions England on course to retain their title following two comprehensive victories in their opening matches against Wales and Italy.

England, whose squad access a range of English Institute of Sport (EIS) services including Strength and Conditioning, Physiotherapy, Performance Psychology, Performance Lifestyle and Performance Nutrition, face Ireland at Esher on Sunday (Kick off 3pm) as they target a fifth consecutive six nations Championship ahead of the World Cup in England later this year.

England head into Sunday’s game without having conceded a single point in the tournament so far, but England Head Coach Gary Street acknowledged that record will be hard to maintain against a spirited Irish outfit.

He said: "We have worked really hard on our defence this season and that has paid off - we have only conceded one try in eight hours of play which is a good record. Ireland, however, will be very competitive.

"I know they fancy their chances against us and they will come over here expecting to win. They are very competitive up front and have some good backs so we must ensure that we are on top of our game this Sunday."

eis2win.co.uk featured EIS support to the England squad in an interview with EIS Strength and Conditioning Coach Daniel Howells following England’s Nations Cup victory in Canada last September. Click here to view

The 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off on August 20 at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford, with the semi finals and final being held at the Twickenham Stoop in September. Tickets for the WRWC will be available via Ticketmaster from March 22.

England Women Six Nations Fixtures/Results 2010
England v Wales, Feb 6: 31-0
Italy v England, Feb 13: 41-0
England v Ireland, Feb 28, Esher RFC, KO 3pm
Scotland v England, March 13, Meggatland, KO 130pm
France v England, March 19, Rennes Stade Vellodrome, KO 8pm