Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer

Former England Rugby Captain. Public Speaker; Founder: Patron: Author: Mud Maul Mascara

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@RockyClark_1 Completely agree mate. Bench should only be used if appropriate. There is this focus on 'impact players' or 'finishers' which builds a culture / philosophy that they should be used in every game. So not the case.

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@NoHelmetsReq England are awesome. They have huge strength in depth (under statement of the year!!). But wouldnt it be great to have 3, 4 or 5 teams at the top of the global game who could all go out and realistically win on the day. Let's see what NZ and CAN bring later in the year.

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@talkMacca Ha ha yes!

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@will_owen9 As a former England captain it is a bit tricky to say this....but I wanted France to win.

[Maggie Alphonsi MBE @MaggieAlphonsi]

Well said, Zoe. I do not support the decision either. It’s an unnecessary change.

[John 'Max' Maxwell @RuckinRugby]

2 more Rds in the 2026 W6N, which takes us to 98 Rounds in the current format. Check out some stats I've brought together on the website:

https://t.co/TJcCrK22Fq

@womensrugbydata @EmilyScarratt @CathSpence8 @nickheathsport @MaggieAlphonsi

Can Jess or Ellie go top? Please RT

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@MaggieAlphonsi Also if that penalty kick to touch hadn't have gone dead who knows...Great game to watch. Proper test match!!

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

Not sure I would have taken Bourdon-Sansus off......

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@talkMacca @grahamsmith36 Yes. Really enjoyable all round

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@talkMacca @grahamsmith36 Love a bit of genuine niggle. Fake niggle is just the worst!!!

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@grahamsmith36 Agree. It will be France's this half I think. Loving the tension and feistiness though!!

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@Sonjamclaughlan @Womens6Nations It's great!!

[Alex Lowe 📰 @AlexMLowe]

If anyone has a fun story from their rugby club's last game of the season today, please DM me. Keen to hear about it.

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@talkMacca Ha ha clearly! Great minds again Macca!

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

Weird selection for PoM line up. In my opinion!

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@LiamHandCoach @mgdance It would massively worry me if any team could not keep hold of possession for two whole minutes!!

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

In a game where Eng didnt default to the box kick after every breakdown it is ironic that they have just lost because with 2 mins to go, winning....they box kick the ball back to Fra. I have no words......

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

@mgdance I just think at that point in time, keeping possession would have been a better decision. Less risky. Giving Fra the ball highly likely to end in a score given what had happened over previous 78 mins!

[Catherine #MudMaulMascara Spencer @CathSpence8]

In a game where Eng didnt default to the box kick after every breakdown it is ironic that they have just lost because with 2 mins to go, winning....they box kick the ball back to Fra. I have no words......