It's a bit scrappy at the start of the second half as England try and slow the game down. France break sharply but Alex Matthews does really well to steal it back.
England women's goalkeeper Mary Earps showing solidarity with the Red Roses on BBC Two: "This is my first real rugby game. It's been a great game for England and I am loving the atmosphere.
"I would like to give rugby a go and like to take someone out, for sure!"
'France were sloppy early on'published at 17:35 BST 26 April 2025
17:35 BST 26 April 2025
HT: England 31-21 France
Maggie Alphonsi 2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two
France were really sloppy and England were up in no time but France are very good at recognising when teams over-commit in defence and come out of the line too fast.
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Every time England have kicked out of hand the last 20 minutes they have been massively punished - who is leading the team and saying “STOP KICKING THE BALL”
A timely reminder that France almost stunned England when they last travelled to Twickenham in 2023, when they scored 33 points in an incredible second-half fightback.
The game finished 38-33 as France cut loose in attack in the second period, scoring tries from all over the pitch, showing what can happen if you kick inaccurately to their dangerous backs.
'France have the carriers'published at 17:29 BST 26 April 2025
17:29 BST 26 April 2025
England 31-21 France
Brian Moore Former England hooker on BBC Two
France rewarded for their endeavours up front. They have the carriers to make significant ground against England. It's just the discipline to know when to go to the backs and when not to go.
Converted try - England 31-21 Francepublished at 39 mins
39 mins
Marine Menager (con Bourgeois)
Brilliant score! France are patient, picking their time to pick the ball up and fling it wide, captain Marine Menager is not wrapped up by a desperate tackle and dives over the line.
The brilliant kicker Morgane Bourgeois adds a tricky kick and France are within 10!
HeardAitchison 62', substituted for Aitchison at 62 minutes
Number
11
11, MacDonald
MacDonaldRowland 47', substituted for Rowland at 47 minutes
Number
10
10, Harrison
Harrison
Number
9
9, Hunt
HuntL Packer 50', substituted for L Packer at 50 minutes
Number
1
1, Botterman
BottermanClifford 50', substituted for Clifford at 50 minutes
Number
2
2, Davies
DaviesCokayne 50', substituted for Cokayne at 50 minutes
Number
3
3, Muir
MuirBern 50', substituted for Bern at 50 minutes
Number
4
4, Talling
TallingGalligan 62', substituted for Galligan at 62 minutes
Number
5
5, Ward
Ward
Number
6
6, Aldcroft
Aldcroft
Number
7
7, Feaunati
FeaunatiBurton 67', substituted for Burton at 67 minutes
Number
8
8, Matthews
Matthews
Substitutes
home team, England
Number
16
16, Cokayne
Cokayne
Number
17
17, Clifford
Clifford
Number
18
18, Bern
Bern
Number
19
19, Galligan
Galligan
Number
20
20, Burton
Burton
Number
21
21, L Packer
L Packer
Number
22
22, Aitchison
Aitchison
Number
23
23, Rowland
Rowland
away team, France
Starting lineup
Number
15
15, Bourgeois
Bourgeois
Number
14
14, Grisez
Grisez
Number
13
13, Menager
Menager
Number
12
12, Vernier
VernierBerthoumieu 6', substituted for Berthoumieu at 6 minutesVernier 19', substituted for Vernier at 19 minutes
Number
11
11, Arbey
Arbey
Number
10
10, Arbez
ArbezQueyroi 55', substituted for Queyroi at 55 minutes
Number
9
9, Bourdon
BourdonChambon 62', substituted for Chambon at 62 minutes
Number
1
1, Brosseau
Brosseau
Number
2
2, Bigot
BigotRiffonneau 50', substituted for Riffonneau at 50 minutes
Number
3
3, Khalfaoui
Khalfaoui21', Yellow card at 21 minutesBernadou 50', substituted for Bernadou at 50 minutes
Number
4
4, Feleu
FeleuZago 70', substituted for Zago at 70 minutes
Number
5
5, Fall
FallMaka 70', substituted for Maka at 70 minutes
Number
6
6, Escudero
EscuderoBernadou 27', substituted for Bernadou at 27 minutesEscudero 33', substituted for Escudero at 33 minutesBerthoumieu 60', substituted for Berthoumieu at 60 minutes
HeardAitchison 62', substituted for Aitchison at 62 minutes
Number
11
11, MacDonald
MacDonaldRowland 47', substituted for Rowland at 47 minutes
Number
10
10, Harrison
Harrison
Number
9
9, Hunt
HuntL Packer 50', substituted for L Packer at 50 minutes
Number
1
1, Botterman
BottermanClifford 50', substituted for Clifford at 50 minutes
Number
2
2, Davies
DaviesCokayne 50', substituted for Cokayne at 50 minutes
Number
3
3, Muir
MuirBern 50', substituted for Bern at 50 minutes
Number
4
4, Talling
TallingGalligan 62', substituted for Galligan at 62 minutes
Number
5
5, Ward
Ward
Number
6
6, Aldcroft
Aldcroft
Number
7
7, Feaunati
FeaunatiBurton 67', substituted for Burton at 67 minutes
Number
8
8, Matthews
Matthews
Substitutes
Number
16
16, Cokayne
Cokayne
Number
17
17, Clifford
Clifford
Number
18
18, Bern
Bern
Number
19
19, Galligan
Galligan
Number
20
20, Burton
Burton
Number
21
21, L Packer
L Packer
Number
22
22, Aitchison
Aitchison
Number
23
23, Rowland
Rowland
away team, France
Starting lineup
Number
15
15, Bourgeois
Bourgeois
Number
14
14, Grisez
Grisez
Number
13
13, Menager
Menager
Number
12
12, Vernier
VernierBerthoumieu 6', substituted for Berthoumieu at 6 minutesVernier 19', substituted for Vernier at 19 minutes
Number
11
11, Arbey
Arbey
Number
10
10, Arbez
ArbezQueyroi 55', substituted for Queyroi at 55 minutes
Number
9
9, Bourdon
BourdonChambon 62', substituted for Chambon at 62 minutes
Number
1
1, Brosseau
Brosseau
Number
2
2, Bigot
BigotRiffonneau 50', substituted for Riffonneau at 50 minutes
Number
3
3, Khalfaoui
Khalfaoui21', Yellow card at 21 minutesBernadou 50', substituted for Bernadou at 50 minutes
Number
4
4, Feleu
FeleuZago 70', substituted for Zago at 70 minutes
Number
5
5, Fall
FallMaka 70', substituted for Maka at 70 minutes
Number
6
6, Escudero
EscuderoBernadou 27', substituted for Bernadou at 27 minutesEscudero 33', substituted for Escudero at 33 minutesBerthoumieu 60', substituted for Berthoumieu at 60 minutes