Funny been seeing some of the England women results last couple of weeks and I’m saying to myself , what’s is the actual point ?! They seem to be hammering everyone, not much competition. Maybe I’m wrong mind ? Don’t follow the woman’s game but on the face of it , what’s the point in hammering treams by cricket scores ??
They're a fully professional set up, as are France, since 2019 (NZ since 2022). Every other side gets some funding, but don't have a squad of full time pros.
On one hand, you're right, there's little to be gained by getting thrashed off them and there have been a couple of times when the physical differences have looked dangerous, but that's part of the inherent risk in the game I guess.
I don't often do comparisons with the men's game because it's not fair, but if you look at where Japan and Argentina were 20 years ago compared to now that's the kind of turnaround you can get with proper funding.
The women's game is growing, albeit slowly. New Zealand are (predictably enough) miles ahead of everyone, England and France behind them and then everyone else is much of a muchness.
We've won in Wales for the first time in 10 years, and this was our first win in Italy ever. If we can beat the Irish I'm pretty sure it'll be our most successful 6 Nations campaign.
