Summary

  • England secure first win of 2025 Six Nations with thrilling win at Allianz Stadium - match report

  • Converted Elliot Daly try in 80th minute snatches stunning bonus-point victory

  • Fin Baxter try had put England ahead in final 10 minutes only for Louis Bielle-Biarrey to restore France's lead

  • Tommy Freeman also scored as England went toe-to-toe with pre-tournament favourites

  • Ollie Lawrence went over as England finished frenetic first half 7-7

  • Watch out for the Rugby Union Weekly podcast later with all the reaction from Twickenham

Live Reporting

Alastair Telfer

  1. Full-time - England 26-25 France

    England win it! The ball is safely gathered and smashed into the stands.

    A HUGE WIN.

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  2. try

    Converted try - England 26-25 France

    Elliot Daly (con Fin Smith)

    There is time for the restart.

    That try came from Fin Smith and his ability to delay his pass. Elliot Daly then hands off the final defender to go over close to the posts.

    Fly-half Smith hammers over the extras with seconds left.

  3. 'Ramos is not at the races'

    England 19-25 France

    Chris Ashton
    Former England wing on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Great turnover from Ben Earl.

    Thomas Ramos is not at the races. He has given up so many errors in the backfield.

  4. England 19-25 France

    England win a penalty and into the corner they go. Massive chance but it is a poor kick into the corner by Fin Smith.

    Jamie George sticking his tongue outGetty Images

  5. England 19-25 France

    Ollie Lawrence slaps his hands in frustration as he kicks away possession with England in a good position.

  6. 'France have too much class'

    England 19-25 France

    Chris Jones
    BBC rugby union correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It was messy and France found ways to butcher it, but they just have too much class.

  7. 'Dupont stops time'

    England 19-25 France

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Antoine Dupont had nowhere to go and it was almost like the England players stood off him.

    Dupont stops time.

  8. try

    Converted try - England 19-25 France

    Louis Bielle-Biarrey (con Thomas Ramos)

    So French!

    Antoine Dupont stops and looks around before finding Damian Penaud. He races clear and then it is madness. Eventually the ball finds Louis Bielle-Biarrey who scores in the corner.

    Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoringGetty Images

  9. England 19-18 France

    Marcus Smith calls a mark and slows everything down. He then hits it long.

  10. England 19-18 France

    Chris Jones
    BBC rugby union correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Can England see this one out?

    Hit the thumbs below!

  11. 'French shirts starting to tremble'

    England 19-18 France

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Brilliant execution.

    What a difference Jamie George and Ollie Chessum have had coming onto this pitch.

    It's chalk and cheese with their efficiency and accuracy in the set-piece.

    Great move and you feel those French shirts starting to tremble.

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  12. try

    Converted try - England 19-18 France

    Fin Baxter (con Fin Smith)

    Fin Baxter powers his way over. A change of kicker is successful as Fin Smith nails the extras.

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  13. Replacement - Dupont to fly-half

    England 12-18 France

    Nolann le Garrec is on for Matthieu Jalibert. Antoine Dupont has gone to fly-half.

    Meanwhile, England go to the corner from a penalty.

  14. 'Step aside'

    England 12-18 France

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    If Marcus Smith isn't feeling it, he has a very good kicker of the ball in Fin Smith.

    Step aside.

  15. Smith misses penalty

    England 12-18 France

    Another shocker from Marcus Smith as his kick is pulled wide. That is a poor miss from a very kickable position.

    Marcus Smith kicking penaltyGetty Images

  16. England 12-18 France

    Indeed, a shot at goal is called. Marcus Smith missed one earlier from a similar position.

  17. England 12-18 France

    Ollie Lawrence fails with a grubber and then regathers it. England will go back for a penalty.

    Surely posts this time?

    Referee with his hand in the air blowing the whistle for a penaltyGetty Images

  18. England 12-18 France

    Fin Smith puts Tom Curry through a hole, which is quickly closed by a try-saving tackle.

    Marcus Smith then puts the ball down and France clear.

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    Great score. England need to keep believing in themselves and going through the phases and they should have this.

    Jack F, Salisbury

  20. 'That was world-class'

    England 12-18 France

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Unstoppable.

    It's like someone slapped every French player in the face and said 'what on earth have you been doing for the last 60 minutes'.

    That was world-class from beginning to end.