England Hooker Amy Cokayne Suspended for Women’s Six Nations Game Against Ireland

England hooker Amy Cokayne will be sitting out of Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham after being handed a one-game suspension for a red card offense in the previous match against Scotland. Cokayne was shown two yellow cards for dangerous tackles, leading to her dismissal in the 55th minute of the game.

World Rugby and the Women’s Six Nations confirmed the suspension, with Cokayne’s prior disciplinary record resulting in a reduced one-week ban instead of the standard two weeks. This means the talented hooker will miss out on the highly anticipated game against Ireland at Twickenham, which is set to be a historic event with an expected crowd of around 50,000 fans.

Despite the setback, England head coach John Mitchell expressed understanding and support for Cokayne, emphasizing the importance of learning from such incidents to improve tackle techniques and player safety. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is heavily investing in the growth of women’s rugby, with former England international Maggie Alphonsi highlighting the significance of such investments in developing the game for young girls.

Cokayne’s absence will undoubtedly be felt on the field, especially after her impressive return from injury and scoring against Scotland. However, her suspension serves as a reminder of the importance of player discipline and safety in the sport. Fans can catch all the action of the Women’s Six Nations and more on Sky Sports, with live streaming available on NOW with no contract required.