Summary

  • England win third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam

  • Red Roses have won six Women's Six Nations titles and 29 matches in a row

  • France reduced to 14 after prop Assia khalfaoui sent off in second half

  • Number eight Alex Matthews player of match after scoring two tries

  • England ran in five tries to secure 35-14 half-time lead in Bordeaux

  • 'Hostile' crowd of about 28,000 at Stade Chaban-Delmas

  1. Postpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 27 April

    France 21-35 England

    Brian Moore
    Former England hooker on BBC One

    It is probably too late, but how much credit do you give a team who have kept on going with a woman down.

  2. try

    Converted Try - France 21-35 Englandpublished at 69 mins

    Marine Menager (con Lina Queyroi)

    Marine Menager (C) celebrates after scoring the team's third tryImage source, Getty Images

    Thoroughly deserved.

    France's intent has been undeniable but their cutting edge has been missing in this second half until now.

    The hosts throw the ball through the hands and Marine Menager is in for her second try.

    Lina Queyroi adds the conversion.

  3. Watch: Khalfaoui sent offpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 27 April

    France 14-35 England

    The moment France's task became even more difficult...

    Media caption,

    Women's Six Nations: France down a player as Assia Khalfaoui gets red card

  4. Postpublished at 67 mins

    France 14-35 England

    Another France attack launched at the Red Roses and another loss of possession.

    Les Bleus have been committed with ball in hand but have lacked the ruthless edge to cause England too many problems.

  5. Postpublished at 63 mins

    France 14-35 England

    Terrific defence by England.

    Wave after wave of France attack is repelled before the ball is knocked on.

    Great commitment with the game seemingly won.

  6. 'We have to finish off ruthlessly'published at 18:19 British Summer Time 27 April

    France 14-35 England

    England Rugby

    Natasha Hunt tackleImage source, Getty Images

    England head coach John Mitchell, speaking to BBC One: "It's very clear that they are throwing a lot at us, but we knew we were going to be in an arm-wrestle - plenty of work to do yet.

    "We are being nice and calm, we controlled the first half and we have to finish off ruthlessly."

  7. Postpublished at 61 mins

    France 14-35 England

    Pauline Bourdon Sansus of France passes the ballImage source, Getty Images

    Twenty minutes into the second half and still the score remains the same as it was at the interval.

    England enjoy more of the ball as they move it left and then right but France steal it and hack clear.

    The hosts playing with plenty of courage despite being down a player.

  8. Postpublished at 58 mins

    France 14-35 England

    This second half has sparked into life.

    Ellie Kildunne has been starved of ball for England but she finally gets it in her hands.

    The ball is kicked long but France run it back in a breathless phase of play.

  9. Postpublished at 56 mins

    France 14-35 England

    Anne-Cecile Ciofani makes a poor unforced knock-on for the second time in this game.

    The wing cannot take Natasha Hunt's box kick cleanly and it allows England easy possession.

  10. Postpublished at 53 mins

    France 14-35 England

    England's supporters wave an English flag in the middle of France's supportersImage source, Getty Images

    Hannah Botterman is delighted her side win the penalty at the breakdown and lets out an almighty roar.

    Perhaps not the most sporting moment of the game but they are the pressures of Test match rugby.

  11. 'Sad end for Khalfaoui'published at 18:06 British Summer Time 27 April

    France 14-35 England

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    Former England captain on BBC One

    Assia Khalfaoui has been outstanding this tournament and it's a sad end for her, but that is what the bunker is there to do.

  12. Red card - Assia Khalfaoui (France)published at 49 mins

    France 14-35 England

    It's a big moment in this game.

    Assia Khalfaoui's yellow card has been upgraded to a red card and France will be a player down for the remainder of the game.

    The camera pans to the prop as the decision is announced and she is clearly distraught.

  13. Postpublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 27 April

    France 14-35 England

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    Former England captain on BBC One

    Natasha Hunt (C) runs with the ballImage source, Getty Images

    The second half has been stop-start for both sides.

  14. Postpublished at 46 mins

    France 14-35 England

    France make an enforced change after that yellow card.

    Captain Manae Feleu makes way for prop Clara Joyeux. France do not want to lose any advantage in the scrum.

  15. 'Good opportunity for England to capitalise'published at 17:59 British Summer Time 27 April

    France 14-35 England

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    Former England captain on BBC One

    England's flanker Sadia Kabeya grabs the ballImage source, Getty Images

    It's the quietest the stadium has been since we kicked off.

    A really good opportunity for England to capitalise.

  16. Sin-bin - Assia Khalfaoui (France)published at 17:58 British Summer Time 27 April

    France 14-35 England

    Assia Khalfaoui will spend at least the next 10 minutes in the bin.

    She is penalised for a high shot on Morwenna Talling at the breakdown.

    That will be disappointing for France after a promising start to the second half.

  17. Postpublished at 44 mins

    France 14-35 England

    Some of these hits are frightening.

    Madoussou Fall is a big woman and she is chopped down with a smart low tackle.

    But will Assia Khalfaoui be in trouble for an illegal clearout?

  18. Postpublished at 42 mins

    France 14-35 England

    Poor hands by France hands England another platform to attack.

    Natasha Hunt puts up a high kick but Madoussou Fall cannot take it cleanly.

  19. Kick-offpublished at 40 mins

    France 14-35 England

    Holly Aitchison celebrates with England's number-8 Marlie PackerImage source, Getty Images

    Holly Aitchison gets us back under way.

    England 40 minutes from glory...

  20. 'Great occasion and a great first half'published at 17:49 British Summer Time 27 April

    HT: France 14-35 England

    England Rugby

    England's head of performance Charlie Hayter, speaking to BBC One: "Fantastic first half and there have been great moments for both teams.

    "It's a great occasion and a great first half.

    "The response from the team has been really good so staying in the moment and getting back territory is an impressive response."

    On Holly Aitchison's kicking: "It has been brilliant to see and her kicking out of hand is brilliant. To see it out here is great for her."