France Women

17 - 35

Full Time

England Women

England Women vs France Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

What a kick! Megan Jones takes full advantage to score for England.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Megan Jones bursts through to advance the England attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Holly Aitchison is finished off with a try.

78'

Alexandra Chambon comes on.

77'

Pauline Bourdon Sansus comes off.

77'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Morgane Bourgeois as it drops short of the posts.

73'

Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Nassira Konde

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Nassira Konde took full advantage.

72'

Emilie Boulard played a key part in that try.

72'

France decide to make a substitution, with Lina Tuy getting some game time.

70'

France decide to make a substitution, with Carla Arbez being replaced.

70'

France decide to make a substitution, with Emilie Boulard getting some game time.

70'

France decide to make a substitution, with Kelly Arbey being replaced.

70'

France decide to make a substitution, with Taina Maka getting some game time.

70'

France decide to make a substitution, with Madoussou Fall Raclot being replaced.

70'

England make a substitution with Helena Rowland coming on.

69'

England make a substitution with Jess Breach coming off.

69'

Conversion

The England supporters go wild as Zoe Harrison successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ellie Kildunne leads to a try for England

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Ellie Kildunne took full advantage.

67'

England make a substitution with Holly Aitchison coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Tatyana Heard coming off.

65'

England make a substitution with Lucy Packer coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Natasha Hunt coming off.

65'

England make a substitution with Rosie Galligan coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Abbie Ward coming off.

65'

England make a substitution with Maddie Fe'aunati coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Morwenna Talling coming off.

65'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Zoe Harrison kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Abbie Ward from scoring as they record the try for England.

58'

Natasha Hunt played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Morgane Bourgeois as they get over the gainline!

53'

Sarah Bern comes on.

52'

Maud Muir comes off.

52'

Lark Atkin-Davies comes on.

52'

Amy Cokayne comes off.

52'

Kelsey Clifford comes on.

52'

Hannah Botterman comes off.

52'

Seraphine Okemba comes on.

52'

Hina Ikahehegi comes off.

52'

Assia Khalfaoui comes on.

52'

Rose Bernadou comes off.

52'

Annaelle Deshaye comes on.

52'

Yllana Brosseau comes off.

52'

Elisa Riffonneau comes on.

52'

Agathe Gerin comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Morgane Bourgeois kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by France results in a try for Kelly Arbey.

51'

What a run here by Kelly Arbey as they get over the gainline!

51'

Morgane Bourgeois sets up the try.

51'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison adds the two points for England.

46'

Try

The England maul march their way over the white wash for Amy Cokayne to touch down.

45'

Zoe Harrison makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by England has led to Hannah Botterman 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'

Trouble here as Marine Menager breaches the defence.

33'

Morgane Bourgeois curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Nassira Konde

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nassira Konde bursts through to advance the France attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Agathe Gerin.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Charlotte Escudero bursts through to advance the France attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kelly Arbey bursts through to advance the France attack.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Marine Menager took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Marine Menager took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Amy Cokayne took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Zoe Aldcroft goes through the gap.

Conversion

Zoe Harrison has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Ellie Kildunne

The defensive line has been broken as Ellie Kildunne goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Hannah Botterman.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France Women v England Women 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 20th September 2025, 09:30am CDT 
  
 Ashton Gate 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Maggie Cogger-Orr

Points Flow Chart

England Women win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Harrison

79'

17 - 35

Jones

78'

17 - 33

Konde

17 - 28

72'

Harrison

68'

12 - 28

Kildunne

68'

12 - 26

Harrison

58'

12 - 21

Ward

58'

12 - 19

Bourgeois

12 - 14

52'

Arbey

10 - 14

51'

Harrison

46'

5 - 14

Cokayne

45'

5 - 12

Half Time

Konde

5 - 7

23'

Harrison

0 - 7

Kildunne

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

France Women

England Women

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Defence Profile

France Women

England Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

65%

3-6 secs

42%

28%

6+ secs

135

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

62'

63'

75'

76'

France Women

England Women

France Women vs England Red Roses Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France Women face off against England Red Roses in Women's Rugby World Cup Semi Final on Sat 20th September 2025 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST on SuperSport, 02:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:30 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

England Red Roses won the last encounter but England Red Roses are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with England Red Roses in position 1 and France Women in position 4, underlining just how tight this match could be.

France Women vs England Red Roses Squads

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