England hooker Amy Cokayne to miss Six Nations game against Ireland

England hooker Amy Cokayne will miss the upcoming the Women's Six Nations game against Ireland following a suspension.

Cokayne received two yellow cards in the game against Scotland with the first coming in the 30th minute for a dangerous tackle and the second was in the 55th minute for a contact with the head.

Despite her absence, England went on to win the encounter 46-0 to maintain their perfect start in the tournament.

She was initially handed a two-week suspension that was reduced by half taking into account the mitigating factors.

"England No 2, Amy Cokayne, today [Wednesday] appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee via video link having received a red card as the result of two yellow cards issued for offences contrary to Laws 9.13 and 9.18 in the match between Scotland and England on Saturday 13th April 2024," a World Rugby statement read.

"Having accepted that the acts of foul play justified the red card and by applying World Rugby's sanctioning provisions, the Disciplinary Committee determined that a two-week entry point was appropriate with the full 50 per cent mitigation applied, reducing the sanction to one week.

"The suspension will cover the following match: 20 April 2024 - England vs Ireland, Six Nations."