Wales Women 7 - 38 France Women

Full time

18 Apr 2026

Women's Six Nations

Stage: Regular Season Round 2

Cardiff Arms Park

Wales Women vs France Women head to head

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France Women secured a dominant 38-7 victory over Wales Women in Cardiff. The match began with an early penalty try for Wales, but France quickly responded with tries from Fall Raclot and Feleu. Carla Arbez's kicking was on point, converting all but one of France's tries. Despite two yellow cards for France in the first half, they maintained control and scored three more tries after halftime. Notably, Anais Grando excelled, scoring two tries and demonstrating her pace and skill. Wales struggled to keep pace with the French attack and managed only a single try from their scrum half, Lleucu George. Ultimately, France showcased their strength and depth, further establishing their dominance in the Women's Six Nations.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 13.5°C (Feels like 9.5°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 17.9 km/h, gusting to 34.5 km/h Humidity: 62% Cloud Cover: 72%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
13'

Yellow Card

Yllana Brosseau · France Women
14'

Yellow Card

Pauline Bourdon Sansus · France Women
14'

Penalty Try

No Player · Wales Women

7 - 0
17'

Substitution

Ambre Mwayembe on for Lea Murie · France Women
21'

Try

Madoussou Fall Raclot · France Women

7 - 5
22'

Conversion

Carla Arbez · France Women

7 - 7
23'

Yellow Card Complete

Yllana Brosseau · France Women
24'

Yellow Card Complete

Pauline Bourdon Sansus · France Women
25'

Substitution

Lea Murie on for Ambre Mwayembe · France Women
35'

Substitution

Ambre Mwayembe on for Yllana Brosseau · France Women
40'

Substitution

Siobhan Soqeta on for Kiara Zago · France Women
Halftime 7 - 7
Second Half
45'

Try

Manae Feleu · France Women

7 - 12
46'

Conversion

Carla Arbez · France Women

7 - 14
46'

Substitution

Natalia John on for Jorja Aiono · Wales Women
48'

Substitution

Georgia Evans on for Kate Williams · Wales Women
48'

Substitution

Charlotte Escudero on for Madoussou Fall Raclot · France Women
48'

Substitution

Teani Feleu on for Gabrielle Vernier · France Women
50'

Substitution

Donna Rose on for Sisilia Tuipulotu · Wales Women
50'

Substitution

Molly Reardon on for Kelsey Jones · Wales Women
51'

Yellow Card

Gwen Crabb · Wales Women
53'

Try

Lea Murie · France Women

7 - 19
55'

Substitution

Maisie Davies on for Gwen Pyrs · Wales Women
56'

Substitution

Keira Bevan on for Seren Singleton · Wales Women
57'

Substitution

Madoussou Fall Raclot on for Axelle Berthoumieu · France Women
58'

Try

Pauline Bourdon Sansus · France Women

7 - 26
58'

Conversion

Carla Arbez · France Women

7 - 21
59'

Substitution

Alexandra Chambon on for Pauline Bourdon Sansus · France Women
59'

Substitution

Jenna De Vera on for Hannah Dallavalle · Wales Women
61'

Substitution

Elisa Riffonneau on for Mathilde Lazarko · France Women
61'

Substitution

Annaelle Deshaye on for Assia Khalfaoui · France Women
61'

Yellow Card Complete

Gwen Crabb · Wales Women
62'

Substitution

Lina Queyroi on for Carla Arbez · France Women
69'

Try

Anais Grando · France Women

7 - 31
70'

Conversion

Lina Queyroi · France Women

7 - 33
72'

Substitution

Branwen Metcalfe on for Gwen Crabb · Wales Women
77'

Try

Anais Grando · France Women

7 - 38
Fulltime 7 - 38

Player ratings

Wales Women

15 Kayleigh Powell 6.6
14 Seren Singleton 6.7
13 Hannah Dallavalle 6.0
12 Courtney Keight 6.2
11 Jasmine Joyce 7.0
10 Lleucu George 5.8
9 Seren Lockwood 6.6
1 Gwen Pyrs 7.1
2 Kelsey Jones 7.4
3 Sisilia Tuipulotu 6.6
4 Jorja Aiono 6.9
5 Gwen Crabb 5.4
6 Bethan Lewis 7.3
7 Kate Williams 6.8
8 Bryonie King 6.5
16 Molly Reardon 5.4
17 Maisie Davies 6.3
18 Donna Rose 5.3
19 Natalia John 6.0
20 Branwen Metcalfe –
21 Georgia Evans 6.1
22 Keira Bevan 6.5
23 Jenna De Vera 5.8

France Women

15 Pauline Barrat 8.1
14 Anais Grando 8.0
13 Aubane Rousset 7.1
12 Gabrielle Vernier 6.6
11 Lea Murie 8.4
10 Carla Arbez 7.6
9 Pauline Bourdon Sansus 7.0
1 Yllana Brosseau 4.4
2 Mathilde Lazarko 7.5
3 Assia Khalfaoui 7.9
4 Kiara Zago 6.6
5 Madoussou Fall Raclot 7.5
6 Axelle Berthoumieu 7.4
7 Manae Feleu 7.2
8 Lea Champon 6.5
16 Elisa Riffonneau 6.2
17 Ambre Mwayembe 7.3
18 Annaelle Deshaye 6.2
19 Siobhan Soqeta 6.6
20 Charlotte Escudero 7.1
21 Alexandra Chambon 6.3
22 Lina Queyroi 6.2
23 Teani Feleu 8.1