France Women 17 - 35 England Women

Full time

20 Sep 2025

Women's World Cup

Stage: SF Round 5

Ashton Gate

France Women vs England Women head to head

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England Women secured a convincing victory over France Women with a score of 35-17 in the Women's World Cup match. The game started with an early try from Kildunne, followed by a successful conversion by Harrison, giving England a quick 7-0 lead. France responded with a try from Konde, narrowing the gap to 7-5. However, England regained control with two more tries from Cokayne and Ward, extending their lead to 21-5 at half-time. In the second half, Arbey and Konde added tries for France, but England's Kildunne scored again, solidifying their dominance. Harrison's exceptional kicking performance, converting all five tries, was pivotal in England's success. Ultimately, England showcased their strength and strategy, continuing their unbeaten run against France.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand

Weather

Temperature: 18.5°C (Feels like 14.4°C) Condition: Drizzle Wind: 24.9 km/h, gusting to 54.8 km/h Humidity: 81% Cloud Cover: 90%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
4'

Try

Ellie Kildunne · England Women

0 - 5
5'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

0 - 7
23'

Try

Nassira Konde · France Women

5 - 7
Halftime 5 - 7
Second Half
45'

Try

Amy Cokayne · England Women

5 - 12
46'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

5 - 14
51'

Try

Kelly Arbey · France Women

10 - 14
52'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois · France Women

12 - 14
52'

Substitution

Elisa Riffonneau on for Agathe Gerin · France Women
52'

Substitution

Annaelle Deshaye on for Yllana Brosseau · France Women
52'

Substitution

Kelsey Clifford on for Rose Bernadou · France Women
52'

Substitution

Assia Khalfaoui on for Amy Cokayne · France Women
52'

Substitution

Lark Atkin-Davies on for Hina Ikahehegi · France Women
52'

Substitution

Seraphine Okemba on for Maud Muir · France Women
58'

Try

Abbie Ward · England Women

12 - 21
58'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

12 - 16
65'

Substitution

Maddie Feaunati on for Morwenna Talling · England Women
65'

Substitution

Rosie Galligan on for Abbie Ward · England Women
65'

Substitution

Lucy Packer on for Natasha Hunt · England Women
65'

Substitution

Holly Aitchison on for Tatyana Heard · England Women
68'

Try

Ellie Kildunne · England Women

12 - 28
68'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

12 - 23
69'

Substitution

Helena Rowland on for Jess Breach · England Women
70'

Substitution

Taina Maka on for Madoussou Fall Raclot · France Women
70'

Substitution

Emilie Boulard on for Kelly Arbey · France Women
70'

Substitution

Lina Tuy on for Carla Arbez · France Women
72'

Try

Nassira Konde · France Women

17 - 28
77'

Substitution

Alexandra Chambon on for Pauline Bourdon Sansus · France Women
78'

Try

Megan Jones · England Women

17 - 33
79'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

17 - 35
Fulltime 17 - 35

Player ratings

France Women

15 Morgane Bourgeois 6.9
14 Kelly Arbey 8.3
13 Nassira Konde 8.4
12 Gabrielle Vernier 7.1
11 Marine Menager 8.1
10 Carla Arbez 5.8
9 Pauline Bourdon Sansus 6.6
1 Yllana Brosseau 6.8
2 Agathe Gerin 6.1
3 Rose Bernadou 6.2
4 Madoussou Fall Raclot 7.3
5 Hina Ikahehegi 5.9
6 Charlotte Escudero 6.7
7 Lea Champon 6.4
8 Teani Feleu 6.3
16 Elisa Riffonneau 6.4
17 Annaelle Deshaye 5.6
18 Assia Khalfaoui 6.1
19 Taina Maka 5.9
20 Seraphine Okemba 6.0
21 Alexandra Chambon –
22 Lina Tuy 6.0
23 Emilie Boulard 6.0

England Women

15 Ellie Kildunne 10.0
14 Abby Dow 7.0
13 Megan Jones 7.3
12 Tatyana Heard 7.0
11 Jess Breach 6.2
10 Zoe Harrison 6.0
9 Natasha Hunt 6.0
1 Hannah Botterman 8.0
2 Amy Cokayne 8.0
3 Maud Muir 8.5
4 Morwenna Talling 6.3
5 Abbie Ward 7.2
6 Zoe Aldcroft 7.5
7 Sadia Kabeya 7.9
8 Alex Matthews 7.3
16 Lark Atkin-Davies 6.6
17 Kelsey Clifford 6.5
18 Sarah Bern –
19 Rosie Galligan 6.4
20 Maddie Feaunati 6.5
21 Lucy Packer 6.4
22 Holly Aitchison 6.7
23 Helena Rowland 6.3