England Clinches Sixth Successive Women’s Six Nations Title
England secured their sixth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title and achieved a Grand Slam victory by defeating France 42-21 in Bordeaux.
Match Highlights
- The Red Roses took the lead early on when prop Maud Muir scored in the fourth minute.
- England scored a total of six tries, with number eight Alex Matthews crossing the try line twice.
- France managed to score three tries during the match.
- France faced a setback when Assia Khalfaoui received a red card for a dangerous play against Morwenna Talling.
- Despite playing with 14 players for the last 37 minutes, France put up a strong fight in the second half.
England’s Dominance
England’s victory marks their third consecutive Grand Slam win and extends their unbeaten streak in the tournament to 29 games. Their last defeat was against France in 2018.
Tough Competition
France posed a significant challenge to England, forcing them to work hard for their victory after dominating the competition in earlier rounds.
Player Performance
Alex Matthews stood out with two crucial tries in England’s triumph.
Captain’s Comments
England captain Marlie Packer commended her team for their resilience and teamwork throughout the tournament.
She stated, “We’ve just won a Grand Slam in Bordeaux in an amazing atmosphere. It’s been quite hostile – it’s a French crowd – but we know we can turn it up when we need to.”
Packer emphasized the team’s focus on continuous improvement and growth, highlighting the hard work put in over the past weeks.
She added, “Lifting the trophy will mean everything.”