England brought their 2002 Six Nations campaign to a close with a 53-14 victory over Spain, their highest-ever score against Spain in the history of the Six Nations.

Spanish no. 8 Karitte Alegria, was able to run in a try almost unchallenged at the start and Etxegibel’s conversion gave the home team a 7-3 lead after three minutes. England gradually settled to the task, however, with two tries in quick succession, the first by right wing, Chris Diver, and another from centre, Selena Rudge. Diver crossed a second time on thirty minutes, giving England a 22-7 lead at the break. England continued to dominate possession, with points added when fullback and captain Paula George scythed through the defence and then dummied and side-stepped the fullback. Nicki Jupp scored next from a pass by replacement wing Sue Day, who then proceeded to cross the line herself. The last ten minutes belonged to England and Sue Day crossed the line twice more to complete her hat-trick.