France

33 - 31

Full Time

England

England vs France

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos kicks the penalty.

78'

Conversion

George Ford has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Tommy Freeman

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommy Freeman took full advantage.

74'

Marcus Smith played a key part in that try.

74'

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

70'

France make a substitution with Paul Boudehent coming on.

69'

France make a substitution with Gregory Alldritt coming off.

69'

England make a substitution with Danny Care coming on.

69'

England make a substitution with Alex Mitchell coming off.

69'

England make a substitution with Alex Dombrandt coming on.

66'

England make a substitution with Sam Underhill coming off.

66'

France make a substitution with Maxime Lucu coming on.

66'

France make a substitution with Nolann Le Garrec coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Damian Penaud goes through the gap.

64'

France sub Georges-Henri Colombe comes onto the field.

61'

Uini Atonio departs for France.

61'

France sub Alexandre Roumat comes onto the field.

61'

Charles Ollivon departs for France.

61'

Conversion

The France supporters go wild as Thomas Ramos successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by France leads to a try for Gael Fickou

59'

Damian Penaud played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Damian Penaud goes through the gap.

59'

Manu Tuilagi comes on for England.

59'

Henry Slade leaves the field.

59'

Yoram Moefana comes on for France.

59'

Nicolas Depoortere leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by France results in a try for Leo Barre.

55'

What a run here by Leo Barre as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Charles Ollivon.

55'

Ethan Roots comes on.

54'

Ollie Chessum comes off.

54'

England decide to make a substitution, with Theo Dan getting some game time.

49'

England decide to make a substitution, with Jamie George being replaced.

49'

England decide to make a substitution, with Will Stuart getting some game time.

49'

England decide to make a substitution, with Dan Cole being replaced.

49'

England decide to make a substitution, with Joe Marler getting some game time.

49'

England decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Genge being replaced.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Romain Taofifenua getting some game time.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Meafou being replaced.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Peato Mauvaka getting some game time.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Julien Marchand being replaced.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Sebastien Taofifenua getting some game time.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Cyril Baille being replaced.

47'

Conversion

George Ford adds the two points for England.

47'

Try

Slick passing by England leads to a try for Marcus Smith.

45'

Spellbinding play by Ben Earl is finished off with a try.

45'

Ben Earl makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Tommy Freeman makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

George Ford adds the two points for England.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for England as Ollie Lawrence goes over.

41'

Alex Mitchell played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by England has led to Sam Underhill being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by England has led to Tommy Freeman being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

George Ford adds the two points for England.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by England is finished off by Ollie Lawrence, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by England has led to Ollie Lawrence being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Henry Slade.

39'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Penalty Goal

The France supporters go wild as Thomas Ramos successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Trouble here as Francois Cros breaches the defence.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian Penaud bursts through to advance the France attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Lawrence bursts through to advance the England attack.

24'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Nolann Le Garrec

18'

Leo Barre sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gael Fickou bursts through to advance the France attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Penalty Goal

George Ford makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

Marcus Smith comes on for England.

George Furbank leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Nicolas Depoortere goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France v England 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 16th March 2024, 01:00pm PDT 
  
 Groupama Stadium

Points Flow Chart

France win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

55%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ramos

33 - 31

78'

Ford

75'

30 - 31

Freeman

74'

30 - 29

Ramos

30 - 24

61'

Fickou

28 - 24

59'

Ramos

23 - 24

56'

Barre

21 - 24

55'

Ford

47'

16 - 24

Smith

45'

16 - 22

Ford

42'

16 - 17

Lawrence

41'

16 - 15

Half Time

Ford

40'

16 - 10

Lawrence

40'

16 - 8

Ramos

16 - 3

35'

Ramos

13 - 3

31'

Ramos

10 - 3

20'

Le Garrec

8 - 3

18'

Ramos

3 - 3

17'

Ford

11'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Attack Profile

France

England

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Defence Profile

France

England

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

38%

3-6 secs

25%

32%

6+ secs

26%

30%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

53'

67'

69'

72'

76'

France

England

France vs England Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France face off against England in Six Nations Round 5 on Sat 16th March 2024 at Groupama Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 13:00 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with France in position 4 and England in position 6, underlining just how tight this match could be.

France vs England Squads

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

Other Fixtures

10 - 14

21 - 38

38 - 41

42 - 33

71 - 0

25 - 22

22 - 17

41 - 24

43 - 41

32 - 25

17 - 62

24 - 22

42 - 19

31 - 26

40 - 7

WOMENS

45 - 22

33 - 12

WOMENS

19 - 22

19 - 24

WOMENS

43 - 13

32 - 35

26 - 11

15 - 48

24 - 0

41 - 44

30 - 15

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