Summary

  • FT: England 15-21 France

  • Leaders France are two points ahead of Ireland

  • Ireland need 26-point win in Scotland on Sunday

  • England finish fourth in Championship

  • England prop Rochelle Clark earns 100th cap

  1. Postpublished at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Right, that's everything from Twickenham. What. A. Day.

    Ireland win the men's Six Nations after an epic day, leaving England and Wales disappointed. What do you mean you missed it all? Luckily you can head to our rugby union page to catch up on all the news, video and analysis...

    Don't forget that there is one final Six Nations match tomorrow as Ireland's women aim to complete a Championship double for the Emerald Isle. And then that's it until 2016! See you then.

  2. Full-timepublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Former England captain Catherine Spencer on BBC Red Button: "It was a valiant effort from England and we saw glimpses of their good attacking play but they weren't clinical enough in breakdown area and France took advantage. That's something England must learn from."

  3. Full-timepublished at 21:23 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    But this vital victory edges France closer to their second successive Six Nations title. Les Bleues head the table going into tomorrow's final match between second-placed Ireland and Scotland - but face an anxious wait. If the Irish muller the Scots with a 26-point win (or more) then they will make it a male/female Championship double.

  4. Full-timepublished at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    All over at Twickenham! Valiant effort by a relatively inexperienced England side, but not quite enough to finish a disappointing Six Nations campaign on a high.

  5. Postpublished at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    England fling the ball out to the right flank, where Ruth Laybourn is their best bet of tearing down towards the French line. But the French players know she is the danger, swarming all over Laybourn and bundling her into touch. That should be about that...

  6. Postpublished at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    England are in a hurry - too much of a hurry as it happens. Another white shirt is accused of holding on, handing another penalty to the French in their own half.

  7. Postpublished at 21:16 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    The clocks stops again - twice in fact - before England try to get the ball moving. Can they snatch an unlikely win and put a spanner in France's title works?

  8. Converted trypublished at 21:10 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    It is good! No problem with Harriet Millar-Mills's grounding and England have their second try. Goalkicker Amber Reed was confident that it be awarded, already lining up her kick before the decision was confirmed. She sticks the ball over the posts - and England are within a score of nicking victory.

  9. Try reviewpublished at 21:08 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Harriet Millar-Mills runs with possessionImage source, PA

    Are England in? Harriet Millar-Mills takes a quick tap, catching out the France defence before scurrying over the whitewash. We go upstairs...

  10. Postpublished at 21:05 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Hannah GallagherImage source, AP

    Chance for England. The home side win a lineout in the France 22 when Katy McLean finds touch with a pinpoint kick. From that, they drive forward with try scorer Hannah Gallagher making the hard yards. But they are just held up by the strong French pack.

  11. Postpublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Former England captain Catherine Spencer on BBC Red Button: "Just as it felt England were getting back into game, building phases and playing good rugby, France get control back. They drove forward and drove forward, then there was some great footwork to finish the move."

  12. Trypublished at 20:59 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    But France are not to be denied. Caroline Boujard offloads to supporting full-back Jessy Tremouliere, who stretches out to the line in the far corner. Tremouliere looks to pick up a knock in the process, but soon dusts herself off to take the kick. However, a tricky effort from the whitewash drifts wide of the far post.

  13. Postpublished at 20:59 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    France aren't happy about letting England back into the game. Instantly Les Bleues up their attacking tempo, Caroline Boujard racing on to her grubber kick. But she can't gather as a pair of England defenders mop up the trouble.

  14. Postpublished at 20:56 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Former England captain Catherine Spencer on BBC Red Button: "Good pace and strength from Gallagher to get over the tackle. It was a good passage of play from England and if they can continue playing like that then this game could get interesting."

  15. Missed conversionpublished at 20:55 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    However, Amber Reed can't add the extras to Hannah Gallagher's try. From a tight angle close to the right touchline, she has the line - but not the distance. And the ball falls just short of the posts.

  16. Trypublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Great try for England! Laybourn scatters a handful of France defenders, before Laura Keates quickly recycles the ball at the breakdown. Quick hands work the ball out to the right, Saracens flanker Hannah Gallagher is there to steamroller over the line - and over a pair of blue shirts. Jonah Lomu would have been proud of that finish...

  17. Postpublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Alexandra MatthewsImage source, PA

    The clock barely ticks back into action before it grinds to another halt. This time, young England number eight Alex Matthews is the player down. And, looking at the blood pouring out of her nose, it is clear to see the problem. Get the smelling salts out...

  18. Postpublished at 20:45 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Injured England captain Sarah Hunter on BBC Red Button: "It is always frustrating not to be out there but it gives young players opportunity. It is about giving these players support when you're not there. We're all in this together. I'd love to be out there as soon as possible, but it is about getting the rehab right."

  19. Postpublished at 20:42 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Audrey Forlani catchesImage source, Getty Images

    England's male counterparts are emerging from the Twickenham tunnel following their bittersweet win against France. Full-back Mike Brown, suited and booted, watches on from the touchline.

    The clock stops as France lock Audrey Forlani is stricken on the far touchline. This looks worrying. Forlani is surrounded by concerned medical staff, who carefully help her on to the stretcher and on to the back of a buggy.

  20. Postpublished at 20:40 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2015

    Former England captain Catherine Spencer on BBC Red Button: "At the moment France are only really wining because of England's mistakes allowing them field position and penalties. England need to change that quickly."