Star Metro - England 'put foot on Ireland's throat' in Women's Six Nations

Harrison scored 17 points, including a second-half try, as the visitors easily recovered from conceding a 24th-minute score from Ireland winger Amee-Leigh Costigan in Cork.

England, hosts and favourites for this year's Rugby World Cup, moved back to the top of the table above France who had powered past Wales 42-12 earlier in the day.

"That one was about being patient," Harrison told the BBC.

"Taking our time to get there and when it was our time, to put our foot on the throat.

"Half-time helped us to put right what we were doing wrong," the 26-year-old added.

With two rounds to play, it is likely the Six Nations title will come down to the last game of the tournament between England and France at Twickenham on April 26.

Ireland remain third in the standings before fourth-placed Scotland host Italy on Sunday.

Costigan, who played sevens at last year's Olympic Games, handed the home side the perfect start with a superb finish from a Dannah O'Brien chip.

But by the break they trailed 7-5 after lock Morwenna Talling responded for the visitors, ending Ireland's early resistance.

England were a different side after half-time, crossing six times including a well-taken effort from a show-and-go by Harrison.

Earlier, winger Emilie Boulard scored twice in 11 minutes in France's win over Wales.

Hooker Manon Bigot, captain Manae Feleu and flanker Lea Champon also crossed and France were awarded a penalty try in Brive.

Wales flanker Kate Williams and lock Gwen Crabb scored tries for Sean Lynn's side, still looking for their first win of the campaign after losses to Scotland and England.

A.Desjardins--SMC