2025 Six Nations preview: Red Roses v France
Everything you need to know ahead of the Red Roses' Grand Slam decider against France at Allianz Stadium.
The Red Roses head into their Grand Slam decider with confidence, currently sitting at the top of the table, edging Les Bleues by one point.
England are in a strong position having won all four previous Six Nations rounds by a large points margin, scoring 213 points and only conceding 29. The hosts have won the last six consecutive Six Nations games against France, and in doing so, held the title since 2019.
| Where | Allianz Stadium |
| When | Saturday 26 April |
| Kick-off | 16:45 |
| Where to watch | BBC Sport |
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Stats & facts
England have won the last 33 of their Six Nations games, the longest run by any men's or women's side. If they win this year, they will hold a joint record with themselves, having won the Women's Six Nations from 2006-2012.
England (94%) and France (89%) have the highest tackle success rates of any sides in this year's Women's Six Nations. They also have the best lineout success rates, England 98% and France 94%.
England duo Ellie Kildunne and Abby Dow are the top try-scorers during the campaign so far (Ireland's Aoife Wafer also has four). They have also carried more metres than anyone else, Kildunne 459 and Dow 454.
France have scored 39% of their total points in the final 20 minutes of matches in the 2025 Women's Six Nations. However, England haven't conceded any points after 60 minutes.
Keep your eye on
If Abby Dow scores a try against France, she could become the highest try scorer of the Women's Six Nations, currently on four.
Abi Burton could get her second Test cap if she comes off the bench. She had a stellar debut against Wales scoring two tries.
Amy Cokayne returns after an injury ruled her out of playing against Scotland last week. She kicked off the tournament with a try against Italy.
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Previous encounters
2024: France 21-42 England
2023: England 38-33 France
2022: France 7-13 England
2022: France 12 - 24 England
2021: France 15 - 17 England
2021: England 10 - 6 France
