Holy lineouts, Batman! England’s Red Roses just served up a rugby clinic that had fans from Edinburgh to Las Vegas picking their jaws off the floor. The defending champions absolutely steamrolled Scotland 84-7 at Murrayfield in what can only be described as a masterclass in attacking rugby.
This wasn’t just a win – it was a statement. The 77-point margin showcased the kind of explosive, fast-paced rugby that’s capturing American hearts and driving unprecedented growth in women’s rugby across the US. With major league expansions happening stateside and college programs exploding in popularity, performances like this demonstrate why rugby is America’s fastest-growing sport.
For newcomers to the game, think of this as rugby’s equivalent to a basketball team dropping 150 points – it simply doesn’t happen often. England’s precision passing, bone-crushing tackles, and lightning-quick rucks created scoring opportunities that left Scottish defenders spinning.
As American rugby continues its meteoric rise, with youth participation up 65% in the last three years, games like this remind us why the sport’s blend of strategy, athleticism, and raw power is perfect for the American sports landscape. The Red Roses just proved that when rugby clicks, it’s absolutely unstoppable.
Original story via ESPN Rugby. Read more