About this episode

The episode discusses England's victory over Wales in the Women's Six Nations, highlighting key performances and the implications for player awards.

Sara is joined by World Cup winner Kat Merchant and former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap to reflect on England's victory over Wales. Despite the Red Roses scoring 62 points, there were still plenty of positives for Wales who earned a try-bonus point as Alisha Joyce returns, Keira Bevan shines at nine and their lineout bamboozled England. Despite shipping four tries, the Red Roses completed a record-extending 36th consecutive Test win. Marlie Packer scored another two tries, Zoe Harrison's sensational form off the tee continued, and captain Meg Jones impressed again - is she now nailed on to be World Player of the Year?

People in this episode

Host: Sara

Guests: Kat Merchant, Siwan Lillicrap

Topics covered

• Women's Six Nations
• rugby
• Wales vs England
• test match
• player performance
• World Player of the Year

Keywords

• Women's Six Nations
• Wales
• England
• rugby
• Marlie Packer
• Keira Bevan
• World Player of the Year

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Roses, Wales, England

More episodes of Rugby Union Weekly

• Caluori, try records & semi-finals week · April 27, 2026 · 51 min
• Is the Women's Six Nations competitive enough? · April 22, 2026 · 46 min
• Mismatches and Matchmakers · April 20, 2026 · 56 min
• Ruthless Red Roses thrash Scotland · April 18, 2026 · 22 min
• Women's Six Nations: Record crowds & programme gaffs · April 15, 2026 · 51 min
• The final four and partying with McIlroy · April 13, 2026 · 54 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Rugby Union Weekly podcast page.