France Women 28 - 43 England Women

Full time

17 May 2026

Women's Six Nations

Stage: Regular Season Round 5

Stade Atlantique

France Women vs England Women head to head

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In a thrilling Women's Six Nations clash, England Women defeated France Women 43-28 at Stade Atlantique. The match began with France's Bourdon scoring an early try, quickly followed by a conversion from Arbez. However, England responded aggressively, with Kildunne and Breach both crossing the line, supported by Harrison's pinpoint conversions. By halftime, England established a commanding 28-13 lead after a flurry of scoring. France fought back in the second half, with Grando and Bourdon adding tries, but they struggled to keep pace with England's consistent scoring. Breach also grabbed a second try for England, sealing the game with a late score from Cokayne. Despite a spirited effort from France, England's dominance prevailed, showcasing their attacking prowess.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 17.0°C (Feels like 13.2°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 17.7 km/h, gusting to 35.7 km/h Humidity: 64% Cloud Cover: 89%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
13'

Try

Pauline Bourdon Sansus · France Women

5 - 0
13'

Conversion

Carla Arbez · France Women

7 - 0
21'

Try

Sarah Bern · England Women

7 - 5
22'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

7 - 7
28'

Try

Ellie Kildunne · England Women

7 - 12
29'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

7 - 14
35'

Try

Jess Breach · England Women

7 - 19
36'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

7 - 21
40'

Try

Ellie Kildunne · England Women

7 - 26
Halftime 7 - 26
Second Half
41'

Penalty

Zoe Harrison · England Women

7 - 29
48'

Substitution

Kiara Zago on for Siobhan Soqeta · France Women
48'

Substitution

Charlotte Escudero on for Axelle Berthoumieu · France Women
53'

Try

Anais Grando · France Women

12 - 29
54'

Conversion

Carla Arbez · France Women

14 - 29
54'

Substitution

Yllana Brosseau on for Ambre Mwayembe · France Women
54'

Substitution

Rose Bernadou on for Assia Khalfaoui · France Women
57'

Substitution

Elisa Riffonneau on for Mathilde Lazarko · France Women
57'

Substitution

Maud Muir on for Sarah Bern · England Women
58'

Try

Pauline Bourdon Sansus · France Women

19 - 29
59'

Conversion

Carla Arbez · France Women

21 - 29
59'

Substitution

Marlie Packer on for Abi Burton · England Women
63'

Try

Jess Breach · England Women

21 - 34
64'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

21 - 36
66'

Substitution

Lina Queyroi on for Carla Arbez · France Women
66'

Substitution

Alexandra Chambon on for Pauline Bourdon Sansus · France Women
70'

Yellow Card

Alexandra Chambon · France Women
71'

Substitution

Cloe Correa on for Madoussou Fall Raclot · France Women
71'

Substitution

Demelza Short on for Maddie Feaunati · England Women
77'

Try

Amy Cokayne · England Women

21 - 41
78'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison · England Women

21 - 43
78'

Substitution

Holly Aitchison on for Helena Rowland · England Women
78'

Substitution

Connie Powell on for Amy Cokayne · England Women
78'

Substitution

Liz Crake on for Mackenzie Carson · England Women
78'

Substitution

Flo Robinson on for Lucy Packer · England Women
78'

Substitution

Emma Sing on for Claudia Moloney-MacDonald · England Women
80'

Try

Rose Bernadou · France Women

26 - 43
80'

Yellow Card Complete

Alexandra Chambon · France Women
81'

Conversion

Lina Queyroi · France Women

28 - 43
Fulltime 28 - 43

Player ratings

France Women

15 Pauline Barrat 6.8
14 Anais Grando 8.7
13 Aubane Rousset 7.6
12 Teani Feleu 6.4
11 Lea Murie 7.6
10 Carla Arbez 7.1
9 Pauline Bourdon Sansus 7.9
1 Ambre Mwayembe 7.0
2 Mathilde Lazarko 7.6
3 Assia Khalfaoui 5.7
4 Siobhan Soqeta 6.0
5 Madoussou Fall Raclot 6.4
6 Axelle Berthoumieu 7.1
7 Manae Feleu 6.8
8 Lea Champon 8.7
16 Elisa Riffonneau 7.0
17 Yllana Brosseau 6.1
18 Rose Bernadou 7.0
19 Kiara Zago 6.1
20 Cloe Correa –
21 Charlotte Escudero 6.8
22 Alexandra Chambon 4.4
23 Lina Queyroi 6.0

England Women

15 Ellie Kildunne 9.5
14 Jess Breach 7.9
13 Megan Jones 7.4
12 Helena Rowland 7.5
11 Claudia Moloney-MacDonald 6.2
10 Zoe Harrison 6.8
9 Lucy Packer 6.3
1 Mackenzie Carson 8.8
2 Amy Cokayne 9.8
3 Sarah Bern 8.9
4 Lilli Ives Campion 7.1
5 Delaney Burns 6.1
6 Abi Burton 7.4
7 Sadia Kabeya 7.8
8 Maddie Feaunati 8.1
16 Connie Powell –
17 Liz Crake –
18 Maud Muir 7.1
19 Demelza Short –
20 Marlie Packer 7.0
21 Flo Robinson –
22 Holly Aitchison –
23 Emma Sing –