England Women 43 - 42 France Women

● full_time 80 minutes

26 Apr 2025

Women's Six Nations

Stage: Regular Season Round 5

Allianz Stadium

Head to Head

🎉 1

👏 3

🔥 2

In a thrilling Women's Six Nations clash, England Women narrowly defeated France Women 43-42 at Allianz Stadium. Abby Dow opened the scoring for England with a try just three minutes in, but France quickly responded through Carla Arbez. England's Zoe Harrison showcased her kicking prowess, converting several tries including those from Emma Sing and Claudia MacDonald. France fought back valiantly, with Morgane Bourgeois leading their scoring efforts, contributing both tries and conversions. The match saw several lead changes, particularly in the second half, as both teams displayed exceptional attacking flair. In the final minutes, Joanna Grisez scored for France, bringing them within a point, but England held their nerve to secure the victory. This win continued England's strong form against France, having beaten them in their previous encounters as well.

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Weather

Temperature: 19.1°C (Feels like 19.3°C) Condition: Drizzle Wind: 8.2 km/h, gusting to 15.6 km/h Humidity: 86% Cloud Cover: 99%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
3' try Abby Dow
5' try Carla Arbez
6' conversion Morgane Bourgeois
6' substitution Gabrielle Vernier
7' try Emma Sing
8' conversion Zoe Harrison
11' try Lark Atkin-Davies
17' try Emma Sing
18' conversion Zoe Harrison
19' substitution Axelle Berthoumieu
21' yellow_card Assia Khalfaoui
22' try Claudia MacDonald
23' conversion Zoe Harrison
27' substitution Charlotte Escudero
28' try Pauline Bourdon Sansus
29' conversion Morgane Bourgeois
31' yellow_card_complete Assia Khalfaoui
33' substitution Rose Bernadou
37' try Marine Menager
38' conversion Morgane Bourgeois
40' half_time
40' second_half
47' substitution Claudia MacDonald
48' try Zoe Aldcroft
49' conversion Zoe Harrison
50' try Kelly Arbey
50' substitution Yllana Brosseau
50' substitution Manon Bigot
50' substitution Hannah Botterman
50' substitution Lark Atkin-Davies
50' substitution Assia Khalfaoui
50' substitution Natasha Hunt
51' conversion Morgane Bourgeois
55' substitution Carla Arbez
57' try Abby Dow
60' substitution Charlotte Escudero
62' substitution Pauline Bourdon Sansus
62' substitution Tatyana Heard
62' substitution Morwenna Talling
67' substitution Maddie Feaunati
69' try Morgane Bourgeois
70' conversion Morgane Bourgeois
70' substitution Manae Feleu
70' substitution Madoussou Fall Raclot
78' try Joanna Grisez
79' conversion Morgane Bourgeois
80' full_time