France Women 28 - 43 England Women

● full_time 80 minutes

17 May 2026

Women's Six Nations

Stage: Regular Season Round 5

Stade Atlantique

Head to Head

🎉 3

👏 3

🔥 2

😭 2

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.

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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

0' kickoff
13' try Pauline Bourdon Sansus
13' conversion Carla Arbez
21' try Sarah Bern
22' conversion Zoe Harrison
28' try Ellie Kildunne
29' conversion Zoe Harrison
35' try Jess Breach
36' conversion Zoe Harrison
40' try Ellie Kildunne
40' half_time
40' second_half
41' penalty Zoe Harrison
48' substitution Siobhan Soqeta
48' substitution Axelle Berthoumieu
53' try Anais Grando
54' conversion Carla Arbez
54' substitution Ambre Mwayembe
54' substitution Assia Khalfaoui
57' substitution Mathilde Lazarko
57' substitution Sarah Bern
58' try Pauline Bourdon Sansus
59' conversion Carla Arbez
59' substitution Abi Burton
63' try Jess Breach
64' conversion Zoe Harrison
66' substitution Carla Arbez
66' substitution Pauline Bourdon Sansus
70' yellow_card Alexandra Chambon
71' substitution Madoussou Fall Raclot
71' substitution Maddie Feaunati
77' try Amy Cokayne
78' conversion Zoe Harrison
78' substitution Helena Rowland
78' substitution Amy Cokayne
78' substitution Mackenzie Carson
78' substitution Lucy Packer
78' substitution Claudia Moloney-MacDonald
80' try Rose Bernadou
80' yellow_card_complete Alexandra Chambon
81' conversion Lina Queyroi
80' full_time