France U20

31 - 28

Full Time

England U20

England U20 vs France U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Reuben Keane has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Freddie Ogden-Metherell comes on.

78'

Tate Williams comes off.

78'

George Marsh comes on.

77'

Seb Kelly comes off.

77'

Oliver Spencer comes on.

77'

Ollie Scola comes off.

77'

Gabin Kretchmann curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

74'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Gabin Garault places the ball down for the try.

73'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Kealan Freeman-Price getting some game time.

72'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jimmy Staples being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Axel Guillaud took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Alexandre Langlois took full advantage.

71'

The penalty attempt by Gabin Kretchmann has rebounded off the right post and back into play.

69'

France U20 make a substitution with Joachim Senga Kouo coming on.

66'

France U20 make a substitution with Bastien Rasal coming off.

66'

England U20 make a substitution with George Pearson coming on.

66'

England U20 make a substitution with Tyler Offiah coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Bastien Rasal goes through the gap.

65'

Gabin Kretchmann takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

64'

England U20 sub Jonny Weimann comes onto the field.

62'

Lucas Friday departs for England U20.

62'

France U20 sub Gabin Kretchmann comes onto the field.

60'

Luka Keletaona departs for France U20.

60'

Sonny Tonga'uiha comes on for England U20.

56'

Ollie Streeter leaves the field.

56'

Ruben Pargade comes on for France U20.

55'

Mael Turpin leaves the field.

55'

Alexandre Langlois comes on for France U20.

55'

Edouard-Junior Jabea Njocke leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Noah Caluori as they get over the gainline!

54'

Gabin Garault comes on.

53'

Yanis Basse comes off.

53'

Axel Guillaud comes on.

53'

Joachim Senga Kouo comes off.

53'

Leo Michaux comes on.

53'

Marceau Marzullo comes off.

53'

Victor Worsnip comes on.

53'

Nick Lilley comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Keylock kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Nick Lilley from scoring as they record the try for England U20.

51'

Lucas Friday sets up the try.

51'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Yanis Basse getting some game time.

49'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gabin Garault being replaced.

49'

Timeo Frier makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Andjisseramatchi getting some game time.

45'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tana Keletaona being replaced.

45'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Llaveria getting some game time.

45'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Tilloles being replaced.

45'

Melvyn Rates makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Baptiste Tilloles makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

Conversion

Finn Keylock adds the two points for England U20.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by England U20 is finished off by Elliot Williams, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Connor Treacey played a key part in that try.

41'

Conversion

Finn Keylock does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this England U20 maul...no miracles today as Jimmy Staples powers over.

31'

Trouble here as Noah Caluori breaches the defence.

29'

Luka Keletaona curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

Silky skills by France U20 ends with a try for Dylan Cazemajou.

25'

Trouble here as Dylan Cazemajou breaches the defence.

25'

Joachim Senga Kouo played a key part in that try.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Cazemajou bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

23'

Conversion

Finn Keylock makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England U20 is finished off by Tyler Offiah

20'

That's a great try assist by James Pater.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Pater bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

20'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by France U20 results in a try for Timeo Frier

16'

Bastien Rasal sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Tana Keletaona took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona converts the try.

15'

Try

What a kick! Melvyn Rates takes full advantage to score for France U20.

14'

Spellbinding play by Luka Keletaona is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Edouard-Junior Jabea Njocke took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona converts the try.

10'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Dylan Cazemajou leads to a try for France U20

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Cazemajou took full advantage.

Baptiste Tilloles played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Joachim Senga Kouo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Reuben Keane blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France U20 v England U20 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sun 15th March 2026, 10:45am PDT 
  
 Stade Marcel-Deflandre 
  
 Reuben Keane

Points Flow Chart

France U20 win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

62%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garault

31 - 28

73'

Keylock

53'

26 - 28

Lilley

51'

26 - 26

Half Time

Keylock

42'

26 - 21

Williams

41'

26 - 19

Keylock

32'

26 - 14

Staples

31'

26 - 12

Cazemajou

26 - 7

25'

Keylock

21'

21 - 7

Offiah

20'

21 - 5

Keletaona

21 - 0

17'

Frier

19 - 0

16'

Keletaona

14 - 0

15'

Rates

12 - 0

14'

Keletaona

7 - 0

10'

Cazemajou

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

France U20

England U20

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Defence Profile

France U20

England U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

3-6 secs

31%

38%

6+ secs

21%

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

63'

68'

72'

79'

France U20

England U20

France U20 vs England U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France U20 face off against England U20 in U20 Six Nations Round 5 on Sun 15th March 2026 at Stade Marcel-Deflandre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:45 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 19:45 SAST, 06:45 NZST in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST in Australia and 10:45 EST in the US.

France U20 won the last encounter but France U20 are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with England U20 in 1st and France U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

France U20 vs England U20 Squads

The official squads for France U20 vs England U20 will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.