Quarter-final: England 40-8 Scotland
Red Roses break own world record with 31st win in a row
Torrential rain and blustery conditions meant there was no champagne rugby on display in Bristol but the occasion more than lived up to the hype with a sold-out Ashton Gate cheering England to a comfortable win against Scotland to book their spot in the Rugby World Cup semi-final where they will face France.
Some had worried the conditions may have led to some supporters not turning out but the doubters were proved wrong with the stands full to witness the Red Roses break their own world record of consecutive wins as the victory took them to 31 in a row.
The quarter-final also proved to be the hottest ticket in town with the USA player Ilona Maher returning after watching Canada’s win against Australia on Saturday and the former England goalkeeper Mary Earps was also in the stands.
