Summary

  • Ellie Kildunne dazzles with two superb tries as England battle past France to make Rugby World Cup final

  • Amy Cokayne, Abbie Ward and Meg Jones also scored in second half as England came good

  • Kildunne try gave England 7-5 half-time advantage but France missed several good chances to lead

  • England will face Canada at sold-out Twickenham next Saturday with the match live on BBC One from 15:00 BST

Live Reporting

Alastair Telfer

  1. FT: England 35-17 France

    Simon Middleton
    Former England women head coach on BBC One

    Ellie Kildunne is the best player in the world. She proved that.

  2. FT: England 35-17 France

    Ruby Tui
    New Zealand World Cup winner on BBC One

    Ellie Kildunne had to perform not just for her country but for herself. She did just that.

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    FT: England 35-17 France

  4. FT: England 35-17 France

    Maggie Alphonsi
    2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

    What a performance, by Meg Jones in particular and the whole England side. The French really put up a fight, England were tested.

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  5. Kildunne named player of the match

    FT: England 35-17 France

    Ellie Kildunne made 208 metres. She was named player of the match and has just called on everyone to come out for the final at Twickenham.

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  6. FT: England 35-17 France

    Big. Game. Player.

    Ellie Kildunne dropped a performance for the ages.

  7. FT: England 35-17 France

    Brian Moore
    Former England hooker on BBC One

    The final score does not reflect on the balance of play, but it does reflect the strength of the benches where England were on top.

  8. FT: England 35-17 France

    That is seven World Cup finals in a row for the Red Roses.

  9. Full-time - England 35-17 France

    England will play Canada in next Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final.

  10. England 35-17 France

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    England's 2014 World Cup winning captain on BBC One

    What a pick up from Jonesy, she has been brilliant, it's a lovely try and a really nice finish for England.

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    Converted try - England 35-17 France

    Megan Jones (con Zoe Harrison)

    Holly Aitchison's grubber kick comes off the post protector and Megan Jones picks it up to score.

  12. England 28-17 France

    France run it from deep but the ball ends up off the field. That will be that.

  13. England 28-17 France

    Rosie Galligan drops the line-out. More time wasted. Meanwhile, Ellie Kildunne after two tries is named the player of the match.

  14. England 28-17 France

    Abby Dow's kick has too much on it. We come back for a penalty. England have done so well to close this out.

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    Looks like it's going to be Canadian fluidity in attack vs English steel in defence next week. Should be a cracker!

    John, Blackpool

  16. England 28-17 France

    France are deep inside their own 22. Not where they need to be. Megan Jones then gets over the ball to win a penalty.

  17. England 28-17 France

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    England's 2014 World Cup winning captain on BBC One

    England's defence has been very good, but what worries me is how they have been opened up on the edges.

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    I've been very critical of England's handling and attacking play generally, but Ellie Kildunne is different gravy. What a player!

    Andy, Herts

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    Try - England 28-17 France

    Nassira Konde

    Nassira Konde scores in the corner after sharp hands. However, the conversion falls short. That could be huge.

  20. England 28-12 France

    France go pounding towards England's line.