England Clinch Sixth Consecutive Women’s Six Nations Title with Grand Slam Victory

England’s dominance in women’s rugby continues as they secured their sixth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title with a resounding 42-21 victory over France in Bordeaux. The Red Roses put on a masterclass performance, scoring five tries in the first half alone to secure the win and complete a hat-trick of Grand Slams.

The match got off to a blistering start with England’s Maud Muir scoring within the first five minutes, followed by tries from Alex Matthews, Meg Jones, Marlie Packer, and Amy Cokayne before the halftime whistle. Despite France’s efforts to fight back with tries from Gabrielle Vernier and Marine Menager, they found themselves trailing 35-14 at the break.

France’s hopes took a hit when Assia Khalfaoui was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle in the 45th minute, leaving them with 14 players for the majority of the second half. Despite Menager scoring her second try, England remained in control with Matthews adding a second try to secure the 42-21 victory.

The win not only clinched a third consecutive Grand Slam for England but also marked their sixth consecutive Six Nations title. France, on the other hand, continues to search for their first victory over England since 2018.

England captain Marlie Packer expressed her pride in the team’s performance, highlighting the squad’s unity and hard work behind the scenes. The victory was a testament to the team’s dedication and determination to succeed on the pitch.

With this impressive win, England solidifies their position as a powerhouse in women’s rugby and sets the bar high for future competitions. The Red Roses’ dominance in the Women’s Six Nations is a testament to their talent, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to success.