Fulltime 18-6 to France. France certainly showed they are a force on the world stage at home. A fully deserved result for the women in blue as they completely outmuscled their opponents this evening. Full credit to England for battling to the last put in the end just didn't have the raw power to compete. Thanks for following with Ultimate Rugby and goodnight !

Agricole pushes it short and thats full-time

England are battling on but are unable to break the immense defensive efforts of the French

Less than 5 minutes left on the clock

Le Duff steps up for a shot at the sticks put fails as it sails wide

Relentless defence from France sees them win a turnover when it mattered, on their 22m as England were building up a head of steam

Brilliant catch and drive from the French pack from 5m out *** they cross the whitewash again

France have a put in to scrum just outside the English 22 and they retain possession well to go deep in close to the try line

France lose their own line out as England now go on the attack in search of a try to turn this game around.

France now enter the England 22, with the French pack continuing to dominate