England lose Hunt And Talling for Six Nations

by The TRU Team Monday 13 April 2026

Natasha Hunt (pictured) and Morwenna Talling have both being ruled out of the Six Nations

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England have suffered a major setback in their Women’s Six Nations title defence after Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling were ruled out for the rest of the tournament.

Both players picked up leg injuries during the Red Roses’ opening-round win over Ireland, further stretching a squad already dealing with multiple absences.

England Women’s Six Nations Injury Blow

Hunt and Talling both left Allianz Stadium on crutches after the 33-12 victory over Ireland.

Their loss removes two experienced options from key areas of the squad, with Hunt having been a leading figure at scrum-half during England’s recent World Cup-winning campaign and Talling expected to play a major role in the second row this season.

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Uncapped Trailfinders back-row forward Haidee Head and Saracens back Sydney Gregson have been added to the group.

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England still have options at scrum-half, with Lucy Packer, Flo Robinson and Claudia Moloney-MacDonald available, while Helena Rowland has also trained there. The bigger concern appears to be in the second row, where Talling joins Zoe Stratford, Abbie Ward and Rosie Galligan on the sidelines.