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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sarah Rendell

England Women are dominating rugby in a way few have done in any sport

Marlie Packer of England scores a try during the Women’s Six Nations against Scotland at Murrayfield
Former captain Katy Daley-McLean believes England’s performance against Scotland in the Six Nations was the most accomplished they have ever been. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Is this England side the most dominant sporting team to have existed? That is the question many are now asking after watching the Red Roses demolish Scotland 84-7 in the Women’s Six Nations, despite having a thoroughly depleted squad, to extend their winning run to 35 games across all competitions.

There will be some who will argue the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s, who won six NBA titles in the decade, or Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who won four Premier League titles in a row, or the New York Yankees with their run of trophies in the late 1990s take the mantle. But it is difficult to disagree with John Mitchell who said pre-tournament the team are building a dynasty after already building a legacy with their World Cup win last year.

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