Rugby-England sweep to Women’s Six Nations crown with France win

England ran in six tries to claim a sixth successive Women’s Six Nations title with a 42-21 victory over hosts France in their championship decider at the Stade Chaban Delmas in Bordeaux on Saturday and claim the Grand Slam for the third year in a row. England top the table with 28 points followed by France on 19.

England ran in six tries to claim a sixth successive Women's Six Nations title with a 42-21 victory over hosts France in their championship decider at the Stade Chaban Delmas in Bordeaux on Saturday and claim the Grand Slam for the third year in a row. England used their forward power to score tries through hooker Amy Cokayne, centre Megan Jones, flanker Marlie Packer, prop Maud Muir and number eight Alex Matthews (two) as they led 35-14 at halftime.

France remained in the contest despite a second half red card for prop Assia Khalfaoui and their three scores came via centre Gaby Vernier and wing Marine Menage (two). England top the table with 28 points followed by France on 19. Ireland finished third in the championship following a 15-12 win over fourth-placed Scotland, while Wales collected the wooden spoon despite a 22-20 victory over Italy.

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