England set for Doncaster outing in latest Women's Six Nations clash against Ireland

England's Women continue the defence of their Six Nations title when they head to Doncaster's Castle Park to take on Ireland this Sunday (12.45pm).
England's Jessica Breach (left) scores the first try during the Women's Six Nations match at Castle Park, Doncaster. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday February 10, 2019. See PA story RUGBYU England Women. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only, No commercial use without prior permissionEngland's Jessica Breach (left) scores the first try during the Women's Six Nations match at Castle Park, Doncaster. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday February 10, 2019. See PA story RUGBYU England Women. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only, No commercial use without prior permission
England's Jessica Breach (left) scores the first try during the Women's Six Nations match at Castle Park, Doncaster. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday February 10, 2019. See PA story RUGBYU England Women. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only, No commercial use without prior permission

Both sides go into the game having won both their two opening fixtures, with England holding down top spot on points difference.

The Red Roses beat France in front of a 4,700-plus crowd at Castle Park last season and a similar attendance is expected this time around with just a few places left on the main terrace.

Tickets can still be booked on the RFU website.

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Saracens' forward Byrony Cleall says all the England squad are looking forward to returning to South Yorkshire.

She said: “We love coming to grounds like Castle Park, which sold out last season.

"It’s great that we are increasing our support base in different parts of the country.

“We played a game at Twickenham last year straight after the men’s game and I think around 10,000 stayed to watch us which was great, and a great experience for the team.

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“But it is also exciting playing at smaller grounds that are packed – such as Castle Park - where you get a great atmosphere.

“We like to play an expansive game and I just hope that we put on a show for the crowd and play well.

"I know the Irish squad are getting better and hopefully women’s rugby will go from strength to strength.

“The England squad are all professional so we are leading the way and breaking down the barriers.

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“Although you still see some big scores, all teams are getting better and hopefully the standards will improve further – particularly if other countries also run professional squads."

Cleall, whose twin sister Poppy is an established member of the England side, held a coaching clinic for girls at the ground ahead of a recent Championship game and was delighted with the turnout.

She added: “More and more girls are now showing an interest in rugby but the disappointing thing is that some of the families of girls who play rugby don’t seem to be as interested as those with boys who play. They see the England men everywhere in the media and on TV, but quite often they don’t know that there is a Six Nations for women and that they can often see them play within a couple of hours’ drive."