Summary

  • England beat France 44-8 at Twickenham to go top of the Six Nations table

  • Wing May scores first-half hat-trick of tries

  • Slade also scored as England secure bonus point before half-time

  • A penalty try and a Farrell score increased the lead in second half

  • Penaud replied for France

  • England's record winning margin against France was 37 points, in 1911.

  • Watch highlights on BBC Two at 18:00

  1. Postpublished at 28 mins

    England 16-3 France

    A spill in the backline costs England some yards but there are still inside the France 22m.

    And the France defence looks as flaky as a stale croissant.

  2. Postpublished at 27 mins

    England 16-3 France

    England running rampant. Owen Farrell darts into a gap and is up to within ten metres...

  3. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019

    #bbcrugby

    Fraser Kay: We always talk in rugby about whether a player can/will fulfil their potential. Jonny May has done exactly that, this is his best version

    David Parker: Damn, where did I put my box of French stereotypes...

    David Tomlinson: Great start from England. New aggressive defence putting France under pressure.

    Jonny MayImage source, PA
  4. Postpublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019

    England 16-3 France

    Paul Grayson
    Former England international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    Farrell makes the move to blind side knowing that the dream ticket is the ball over the top to Jonny May. He gave himself half a yard, and that’s an unbelievable finish in the corner.

  5. 'World-class May'published at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019

    England 16-3 France

    Matt Dawson
    Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    When I'm asked who the world class England players are, I always say that Jonny May is one – he has made mincemeat of Penaud inside two yards.

  6. try

    Try - England 16-3 Francepublished at 23 mins

    Jonny May

    England with a better feel for space and time than Stephen Hawking.

    Owen Farrell spots the under-staffed France defence down the short side and throws a looping mis-pass to Jonny May.

    Damian Penaud is across to cover, but May steps him in a phone-box's width channel to dive over.

    Owen Farrell's conversion hits the post and bounces...out.

    Jonny MayImage source, Getty Images
    Jonny MayImage source, Reuters
  7. Postpublished at 15:24 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019

    England 11-3 France

    Matt Dawson
    Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    England are better drilled than last year, I think they are doing it earlier in fewer phases and in better positions. They believe in it this year.

  8. Postpublished at 23 mins

    England 11-3 France

    England are making a concerted effort to kick in behind the France back three.

    So far Damian Penaud has been up to the challenge. The France wing chases back, scoops up Elliot Daly's kick and holds off Jonny May's attempt to bundle him into touch.

    But England are up to within 10 metres...

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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:22 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019

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    Ralph: Scorch marks damaged pitches at Doncaster and Twickenham. Emily Scarratt and Jonny May are being sought by a combined police operation.

    Jonny MayImage source, PA
  10. Postpublished at 21 mins

    England 11-3 France

    But France cannot press home the advantage.

    England are allowed out of their own 22m too easily.

    Owen Farrell kicks in behind the back three once again. Damian Penaud loves a counter though, sliding into space and making yards.

  11. Postpublished at 19 mins

    England 11-3 France

    This is more like it from the French. Proper off-the-cuff rugby.

    Damian Penaud darting down the left wing and into space.

    He is hauled down, but Morgan Parra immediately kicks across field to pick out the other wing Gael Fickou.

    He kicks ahead, Manu Tuilagi clears up, but at the cost of a lineout in England's 22m.

  12. Postpublished at 17 mins

    England 11-3 France

    France getting their disco shoes on. Camille Lopez with a jink and Geoffrey Doumayrou with a cute offload.

    England with possession, but pegged back in their own 22m.

    Geoffrey DoumayrouImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 14 mins

    England 11-3 France

    Damian Penaud passes his first examination in the air, claiming a big Ben Youngs box kick.

    A bullocking run from Billy Vunipola from backfield, but Owen Farrell has overcooked as he attempts to poke holes in the France back three.

    The ball trundles over the tryline, Yoann Huget dots down and we are heading back into England's territory.

  14. Postpublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019

    England 11-3 France

    Matt Dawson
    Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    France are going to have to work very hard for every point, but they cannot afford to chuck it away in their own half because Owen Farrell will punish you at every opportunity.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019

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    Kathryn Shaw: @SixNationsRugby is the highlight of my year, not that I have a clue what's happening. All I know is, I watch it religiously and I love it. Although not as much as I love @Nigelrefowens so today's a treat

    England v FranceImage source, Getty Images
  16. Penalty - England 11-3 Francepublished at 12 mins

    Owen Farrell

    It was a testing angle and a healthy distance in the increasing rain, but Owen Farrell measures it perfectly.

  17. Postpublished at 11 mins

    England 8-3 France

    Demba Bamba - the young France prop - is pinged for blocking off Elliot Daly as the England full-back tries to get involved in an aerial contest.

    A penalty in Nigel Owens' eyes.

    Owen Farrell is going to take it on...

  18. Postpublished at 15:11 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2019

    England 8-3 France

    Paul Grayson
    Former England international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    France were excellent in the rain in the first half last week against Wales – but then blew it in the second half.

  19. Penalty - England 8-3 Francepublished at 9 mins

    Morgan Parra

    Over it goes. Morgan Parra with a smooth swing and a solid connection.

    Morgan ParraImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 9 mins

    England 8-0 France

    England's defensive line is so rabid it would be held for two weeks quarantine in Calais.

    George Kruis with a big hit, but Tom Curry is a little too eager.

    Penalty to France and Morgan Parra is lining it up on the England 22m. Should be three...