England’s late try by Izzy Noel-Smith snatches key win against Ireland

• England 8-3 IrelandThe highlights reel will be short and sweet but do not doubt the significance of England’s hard-fought victory over Ireland, the current Six Nations holders, thanks to a late pushover try by Izzy Noel-Smith.Ireland’s full-back Niamh Briggs, who kicked the winning points when these sides met in the Six Nations earlier this year, had levelled the scores at 3-3 with just five minutes to go but England’s response was emphatic – in the shadows of Twickenham their male counterparts could learn a thing or two. Continue reading...