Summary

  • England secure Grand Slam with fifth win from five games

  • Two Sarah Bern tries help England lead 21-7 at half-time in Bayonne

  • France reduce lead to 24-12 but England hold on to clinch title

  • England's 23rd successive win and fourth Six Nations title in a row

  • Sell-out crowd of around 10,600

  1. 'There's something special happening'published at 16:58 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    England win Womens Six Nations Grand Slam

    Media caption,

    Women's Six Nations: France 12-24 England - highlights

    The last word goes to Sarah Hunter - "Our journey hasn't finished yet. There's something special happening."

    That's been an absolute cracker of a Six Nations, hasn't it? And these two will face off in the World Cup as well!

    That's us done for today, but you can check out what Becky Grey had to say in her match report.

  2. Le Crunch! Photo of the daypublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    FT: France 12-24 England

    Sarah Bern scored two tries, but here she gives everything to stop the impressive Madoussou Fall.

    Sarah Bern tackles Madoussou FallImage source, Getty Images
  3. 10 in a rowpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    FT: France 12-24 England

    That is a tenth consecutive win for England over France, which bodes well for their meeting in the World Cup in Whangarei on 15 October.

    England win Six NationsImage source, Getty Images
  4. 'England have mental edge over France'published at 16:35 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    FT: France 12-24 England

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    England's 2014 World Cup-winning captain on BBC Two

    It wasn't England's best performance but when they come to play France in the World Cup they will have a crucial mental edge. It'll be a big thing for France to deal with over the summer.

  5. 'Our journey hasn't finished yet'published at 16:31 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    FT: France 12-24 England

    Injured England captain Sarah Hunter on BBC Two: "When your team is a good as this it makes it so much easier. I am so proud to be captain of this special squad. They were outstanding today.

    "Some of the girls have already said it wasn't our best game which shows how much there is still to come and everyone is fighting for the shirt. You can see what it means when the players keep putting their bodies on the line for each other.

    "Our journey hasn't finished yet. There's something special happening but we can't rest on our laurels and still need to go that extra mile for the World Cup."

    Sarah Hunter with Six Nations trophyImage source, Getty Images
  6. 'England's fitness gave them edge'published at 16:25 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    FT: France 12-24 England

    Maggie Alphonsi
    2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

    England's game against Ireland last week was really physical and they had fitness doubts but the way they stepped up to the mark was really impressive. They sharpened up a lot in the second half.

  7. Postpublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    FT: France 12-24 England

    England captain Emily Scarratt: "It means so much every time we get to have a Grand Slam. Some players weren't in the squad for this match and this is for every person who has played during this Six Nations.

    "In the first half we were in control but you never have it all your own way against a top team like France.

    "Our forwards were phenomenal and got through so much work. There are things to look at but now we want to celebrate it because it's been a hard campaign."

    Emily ScarrattImage source, Getty Images
  8. Postpublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    FT: France 12-24 England

    That's a really nice touch as Sarah Hunter, who had to sit it out today with a rib injury, lifts the trophy in the middle of her team mates.

    England win Six Nations with trophy liftImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    FT: France 12-24 England

    England conceded just four tries in the Six Nations - two of them were today. They had to dig deep at times in Bayonne but they kept their discipline.

    England win Six NationsImage source, Getty Images
  10. ENGLAND WIN WOMENS SIX NATIONS GRAND SLAMpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    FT: France 12-24 England

    England hooker Lark Davies on BBC Two: "I couldn't be prouder of what we've achieved. We've been working hard on the maul in training, it wasn't pretty but we got the points off the back of it.

    "I've always got faith in the girls to get the result and become Grand Slam winners again."

  11. Postpublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

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  12. ENGLAND WIN WOMENS SIX NATIONS GRAND SLAMpublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    FT: France 12-24 England

    Smiles all round in the England set-up in Bayonne, and rightly so. It's a fantastic achievement.

  13. Postpublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    Maggie Alphonsi
    2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

    What a way to end the Six Nations! It was a big test to play in France in front of such a partisan crowd and they really pulled it back after a slow start. They can really build on this performance.

  14. Postpublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    France 12-24 England

    Brian Moore
    Former England hooker on BBC Two

    England were better disciplined, more accurate and they fully deserve the plaudits that have come their way.

  15. Full-time - ENGLAND WIN WOMENS SIX NATIONS GRAND SLAMpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    France 12-24 England

    Emily Scarratt hoofs the ball into the stands and England have won their fourth straight Six Nations!

    England celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 79 mins

    France 12-24 England

    England are nearly there now, they have killed this off nicely in the last 10 minutes.

  17. Postpublished at 78 mins

    France 12-24 England

    Basic error from France as they fail to find touch at the penalty, giving England the chance to clear with two minutes to go.

  18. Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    France 12-24 England.

    France get a penalty in England's half, but the impressive Laure Sansus looks to be struggling with a back injury so the game pauses while the scrum half gets back to her feet after treatment.

  19. Postpublished at 75 mins

    France 12-24 England

    England look to have drawn the sting out of France - it's gone quiet in Bayonne.

  20. Postpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 30 April 2022

    France 12-24 England

    Brian Moore
    Former England hooker on BBC Two

    England need to go through the phases, keep the ball and keep territory.

    England's forwards battle for possessionImage source, Getty Images