England 26 - 25 France

● full_time 80 minutes

08 Feb 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 2

Allianz Stadium Twickenham

England secured a narrow victory against France with a final score of 26-25 in a thrilling encounter at Twickenham. The match was marked by a standout performance from Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who scored two tries for France. England responded with strong contributions from Ollie Lawrence and Tommy Freeman, each crossing the line to keep the home side competitive. Marcus Smith and Fin Smith were instrumental in converting crucial tries and penalties, showcasing their kicking prowess. Thomas Ramos kept France in contention with his accurate boot, scoring multiple penalties and conversions. As the game intensified, England's late try from Elliot Daly sealed their hard-fought win. Both teams displayed resilience and skill, making for an exhilarating rugby match.

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Weather

Temperature: 6.7°C (Feels like 5.3°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 7.1 km/h, gusting to 16.9 km/h Humidity: 87% Cloud Cover: 99%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
29' try Louis Bielle-Biarrey
30' conversion Thomas Ramos
35' try Ollie Lawrence
35' conversion Marcus Smith
40' half_time
40' second_half
49' penalty Thomas Ramos
49' substitution Alexandre Roumat
49' substitution Paul Boudehent
51' substitution Ellis Genge
53' substitution Tom Willis
55' penalty Thomas Ramos
56' substitution Jean-Baptiste Gros
56' substitution Peato Mauvaka
56' substitution Uini Atonio
57' try Tommy Freeman
58' substitution Will Stuart
60' try Damian Penaud
61' substitution Luke Cowan-Dickie
61' substitution George Martin
66' substitution Emmanuel Meafou
66' substitution Matthieu Jalibert
69' try Fin Baxter
70' conversion Fin Smith
74' try Louis Bielle-Biarrey
75' conversion Thomas Ramos
75' substitution Henry Slade
78' try Elliot Daly
79' conversion Fin Smith
80' full_time