If Sean Lynn is to restore the feel-good factor to Welsh rugby with his winning pedigree, it will clearly take time. His tenure began with an opening round Women’s Six Nations defeat by a well-oiled Scotland side who were slicker in greasy conditions, but on this evidence there are greater days to come.

A crowd of 21,186 watched Wales v England at the Principality Stadium - a record for a Wales women's home game in any sport. Wales take an early lead though Jenni Scoble's try, but are quickly on the backfoot. Maddie Feaunati (2), Megan Jones and Sarah Bern all score for England, who secure a bonus-point before the half-hour mark.

Ellie Kildunne marked her 50th cap by scoring a hat-trick of tries as England took another step towards retaining the Guinness Women's Six Nations title by crushing Wales 67-12 in Cardiff. The Red Roses full-back completed her treble in just eight second-half minutes as England cruised home at the Principality Stadium.