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

  1. The opening roundpublished at 15:48 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February

    England v France (16:45 GMT)

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    Ireland start title defence with convincing win over England

    Ireland's clinical second-half display saw off England 27-22 in Dublin, while France hammered Wales at home in their opening game.

    Now it is time for round two.

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    France dominate against Wales as Dupont runs the show

  2. Welcomepublished at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February

    England v France (16:45 GMT)

    England host France at Allianz Stadium and are in need of a win to get their Six Nations campaign kick-started.

    Steve Borthwick's side were defeated in Dublin against Ireland last weekend, but can they bounce back?

    Antoine Dupont's France are flying and have won their past three games against England in the Six Nations.

    Usually this one is a cracker! Given the stakes, it does not get much bigger.

    French fansImage source, Getty Images