Emily sparks a fine finish

ENGLAND completed an unbeaten tour of New Zealand with a 29-21 victory over the hosts in the final Test of the international women’s rugby series. Playing before the Lions’ match against New Zealand Maori in Rotorua, tries for Emily Scarratt, Abbie Scott, Lydia Thompson, Marlie Packer and Vicky Fleetwood made it three wins in three.

‘We needed to give everything against the best side in the world and we are very proud,’ said coach Simon Middleton.