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. try

    Try - England 12-18 France

    Damian Penaud

    An instant response.

    Louis Bielle-Biarrey provides the assist and it is a simple finish in the corner for Damian Penaud.

    Damian Penaud scoring a tryPA Media

  2. England 12-13 France

    Mike Henson
    BBC Sport at Allianz Stadium

    A fan behind me was shouting "no, no, no!" as Fin Smith put up that chip.

    I guess that is why we are up here and the England fly-half is down there.

  3. try

    Try - England 12-13 France

    Tommy Freeman

    Stunning.

    Made in Northampton. Fin Smith dinks the ball into space and says to his club team-mate 'get after that'.

    Tommy Freeman does unbelievably well to take the ball above Louis Bielle-Biarrey before forcing his way over.

    A poor miss from Marcus Smith however, which would have put England ahead.

    Tommy Freeman scoring a tryPA Media

  4. Penalty - England 7-13 France

    Thomas Ramos

    Thomas Ramos nails another easy penalty.

    Thomas Ramos kicking a conversionPA Media

  5. England 7-10 France

    Talking of impact, Uini Atonio forces Fin Baxter down at the scrum. Pure experience that against a rookie prop who has only just come on.

    ScrumGetty Images

  6. England 7-10 France

    A reminder of England's recent struggles as we edge towards the hour mark:

    • England have lost eight of their past 13 Tests, including six of the last seven
    • Fifteen of England’s last 17 games have been decided by single-figure margins

  7. Replacements - England

    England 7-10 France

    Ben Curry is on for Tom Willis after Fin Baxter replaced Ellis Genge. Will the bench make a better impact than last week in Dublin?

    Ben CurryGetty Images

    Ben Curry playing against Ireland.

  8. 'When are England going to learn?'

    England 7-10 France

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    When are we going to learn?

    How many times have we had the conversation - years and years.

    This is a top level Test match and any other team would take three points.

    Have a go at the goal. If it isn't there you get a chase on.

    It is so frustrating.

  9. England 7-10 France

    Oscar Jegou comes on and makes an instant impact, helping to force a turnover.

    Take the three points....

  10. 'Take the points'

    England 7-10 France

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England should take the three points all day.

    On a day like today, three points are vital.

  11. England 7-10 France

    England instantly respond as captain Maro Itoje wins a penalty for his side.

    They opt for the corner....

    Maro Itoje causing disruption on the pitchGetty Images

  12. Penalty - England 7-10 France

    Thomas Ramos

    No mistake by Thomas Ramos.

    Thomos Ramos kicking a penaltyGetty Images

  13. England 7-7 France

    Antoine Dupont attempts to go quick from the penalty but is brought back. On comes the kicking tee from dead in front.

  14. England 7-7 France

    More slowing down of play before Alex Mitchell goes to the air. A couple of loose kicks and Marcus Smith then dots it down.

    England still yet to get properly going in attack.

  15. 'France way off'

    England 7-7 France

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    France are off with their accuracy.

    They think they're in the south of France.

  16. 'A lack of respect from France?'

    England 7-7 France

    Chris Ashton
    Former England wing on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The young French youngster Louis Bielle-Biarrey thought he was going to gallop into the corner.

    Casual as you like from the French. Is it a lack of respect?

    They are so nonchalant when they get into a try-scoring position.

  17. England 7-7 France

    Crazy period of play. Marcus Smith is stripped by Louis Bielle-Biarrey and he goes racing clear. Ollie Sleightholme comes across and forces the error from the final try-scoring pass.

    The England wing then picks it up and breaks clear down the play. Big time play by Sleightholme.

    Ollie Sleightholme contesting for the ball with Gregory AlldrittGetty Images

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    France will be miffed, but not worried at half-time. England will feel like they've dodged a bullet.

    Ian

  19. England 7-7 France

    Luke Cowan-Dickie tries to pick up the ball for a turnover but spills it. It looked like the ball was kicked out his hands, very unlucky.

    France have started this half bright and now have a huge chance on England's 22 from a scrum.

  20. Kick-off

    England 7-7 France

    What do we think of Fin Smith? Win this and will the 10 shirt be his? Long way to go as we get back under way.

    Fin Smith kicking off for the first-halfGetty Images