England rode nerve and accuracy to a 43-28 win over France in Bordeaux, sealing a record eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title. Zoe Harrison’s early penalty helped the visitors build a 29-7 cushion after half‑time, while Jess Breach’s well‑timed try stretched the lead further. The Red Roses celebrated with Amy Cokayne’s 76th‑minute score, prompting jeering from the home crowd, under referee Clara Munarini.

France opened strongly, scoring the first try through Anais Grando, and later reduced the gap to eight points with a second‑half strike from Pauline Bourdon Sansus. A sin‑bin for replacement scrum‑half Alexandra Chambon stalled their momentum, while England’s bench, featuring newcomers such as Bern and Ives, held firm to preserve the advantage. Their resilience proved decisive.

The match set a new French home Six Nations attendance record, drawing 35,062 fans to Stade Atlantique, eclipsing the previous 28,000 benchmark. England’s triumph extends their run to five consecutive Grand Slams and 38 unbeaten Tests, reinforcing their dominance in the era. Fans cheered after the final whistle, cementing the Red Roses as the benchmark side in women’s rugby.