Jones helps Roses go top as Martin bags first 6 Nations score

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Jones helps Roses go top as Martin bags first 6 Nations score

2 April 2024 10:15 AM By Stanley Buckley

Four Leicester Tigers players were involved as the 2024 Guinness Women's Six Nations enjoyed another thrilling weekend of action.

Leah Bartlett, Lisa Cockburn, Meg Jones and Elis Martin were all in competitive action this past weekend, on Saturday, March 30.

Bartlett and Martin both started for Scotland, while Cockburn entered from the bench with around 15 minutes to go, as they went to the wire against France but came up just short in a thrilling 5 - 15 encounter in Edinburgh.

The Scots lead at half time by two points courtesy of a maul try finished off by Martin, the hooker marking her first-ever Six Nations start with her first-ever Six Nations try.

Meanwhile, Jones started at outside centre for the Red Roses as they extended their lead at the top of the table, playing the full 80 minutes and involved throughout with carries, tackles and an assist as England ran out 46 - 10 winners against Wales in Bristol.

The two sides are due to face one another in two weeks time, when England travel north to the Hive Stadium, Edinburgh to face Scotland in round three of the competition (Saturday, April 13; kick off: 2.15pm).

Elsewhere, three Tigers were also in action internationally, as the USA defeated South Africa in their first test match of 2024.

Tahlia Brody, Tess Feury and Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele all took to the field to compete in the 38 - 17 win, as the Eagles recorded a comprehensive victory in London.

Leicester Tigers are pleased to announce that the Allianz Cup knockout fixtures are now confirmed, with Tigers set to face Harlequins Women at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday, April 13 (kick off: 12.30pm) and tickets on sale now.

Please note, this match will not be included within the regular 2023/24 Women's Season Ticket but Season Ticket Holder's will be allocated a special price, while Under 18s are FREE with a paying adult. Full details for ticketing are below.