England Women 43 - 42 France Women

Full time

26 Apr 2025

Women's Six Nations

Stage: Regular Season Round 5

Allianz Stadium

England Women vs France Women head to head

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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.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

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

Kickoff
3'

Try

Abby Dow · England Women

5 - 0
5'

Try

Carla Arbez · France Women

5 - 5
6'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois · France Women

5 - 7
6'

Substitution

Axelle Berthoumieu on for Gabrielle Vernier · France Women
7'

Try

Emma Sing · England Women

10 - 7
8'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

12 - 7
11'

Try

Lark Atkin-Davies · England Women

17 - 7
17'

Try

Emma Sing · England Women

22 - 7
18'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

24 - 7
19'

Substitution

Gabrielle Vernier on for Axelle Berthoumieu · France Women
21'

Yellow Card

Assia Khalfaoui · France Women
22'

Try

Claudia MacDonald · England Women

29 - 7
23'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

31 - 7
27'

Substitution

Rose Bernadou on for Charlotte Escudero · France Women
28'

Try

Pauline Bourdon Sansus · France Women

31 - 12
29'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois · France Women

31 - 14
31'

Yellow Card Complete

Assia Khalfaoui · France Women
33'

Substitution

Charlotte Escudero on for Rose Bernadou · France Women
37'

Try

Marine Menager · France Women

31 - 19
38'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois · France Women

31 - 21
Halftime 31 - 21
Second Half
47'

Substitution

Helena Rowland on for Claudia MacDonald · England Women
48'

Try

Zoe Aldcroft · England Women

36 - 21
49'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

38 - 21
50'

Try

Kelly Arbey · France Women

38 - 26
50'

Substitution

Ambre Mwayembe on for Yllana Brosseau · France Women
50'

Substitution

Elisa Riffonneau on for Manon Bigot · France Women
50'

Substitution

Kelsey Clifford on for Hannah Botterman · England Women
50'

Substitution

Amy Cokayne on for Lark Atkin-Davies · England Women
50'

Substitution

Sarah Bern on for Assia Khalfaoui · France Women
50'

Substitution

Rose Bernadou on for Natasha Hunt · France Women
51'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois · France Women

38 - 28
55'

Substitution

Lina Queyroi on for Carla Arbez · France Women
57'

Try

Abby Dow · England Women

43 - 28
60'

Substitution

Axelle Berthoumieu on for Charlotte Escudero · France Women
62'

Substitution

Alexandra Chambon on for Pauline Bourdon Sansus · France Women
62'

Substitution

Holly Aitchison on for Tatyana Heard · England Women
62'

Substitution

Rosie Galligan on for Morwenna Talling · England Women
67'

Substitution

Abi Burton on for Maddie Feaunati · England Women
69'

Try

Morgane Bourgeois · France Women

43 - 33
70'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois · France Women

43 - 35
70'

Substitution

Kiara Zago on for Manae Feleu · France Women
70'

Substitution

Taina Maka on for Madoussou Fall Raclot · France Women
78'

Try

Joanna Grisez · France Women

43 - 40
79'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois · France Women

43 - 42
Fulltime 43 - 42

Player ratings

England Women

15 Emma Sing 9.3
14 Abby Dow 9.5
13 Megan Jones 8.1
12 Tatyana Heard 6.2
11 Claudia MacDonald 7.7
10 Zoe Harrison 8.1
9 Natasha Hunt 6.3
1 Hannah Botterman 6.8
2 Lark Atkin-Davies 7.7
3 Maud Muir 7.2
4 Morwenna Talling 7.8
5 Abbie Ward 7.1
6 Zoe Aldcroft 7.8
7 Maddie Feaunati 8.0
8 Alex Matthews 7.2
16 Amy Cokayne 7.0
17 Kelsey Clifford 7.1
18 Sarah Bern 6.6
19 Rosie Galligan 6.1
20 Abi Burton 6.4
21 Lucy Packer –
22 Holly Aitchison 6.5
23 Helena Rowland 6.7

France Women

15 Morgane Bourgeois 7.8
14 Joanna Grisez 8.0
13 Marine Menager 7.1
12 Gabrielle Vernier 7.5
11 Kelly Arbey 6.5
10 Carla Arbez 6.9
9 Pauline Bourdon Sansus 7.5
1 Yllana Brosseau 7.0
2 Manon Bigot 7.2
3 Assia Khalfaoui 4.4
4 Manae Feleu 6.7
5 Madoussou Fall Raclot 5.7
6 Charlotte Escudero 6.2
7 Lea Champon 7.4
8 Teani Feleu 7.9
16 Elisa Riffonneau 6.1
17 Ambre Mwayembe 6.3
18 Rose Bernadou 6.5
19 Kiara Zago 5.6
20 Axelle Berthoumieu 6.8
21 Taina Maka 5.7
22 Alexandra Chambon 6.6
23 Lina Queyroi 5.8