England defeat France to secure eighth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title

Coverage varies in emphasis and tone across outlets. France 24 highlighted England's victory while framing it within the context of a historic achievement, focusing on the significance of the title. Yahoo Sports described the match as a…

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Advertising Home Sport England defeat France to secure eighth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title Sport England won a record eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth successive Grand Slam after beating host France 43-28 on Sunday. Unbeaten France, with backing from its largest ever home crowd, was expected to seriously threaten England's relentless domination of the championship. France started strongly and led 7-0 after 20 minutes but England seized control with four tries to lead 26-7 at halftime.

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▪Advertising Home Sport England defeat France to secure eighth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title Sport England won a record eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth successive Grand Slam after beating host France 43-28 on S
▪Unbeaten France, with backing from its largest ever home crowd, was expected to seriously threaten England's relentless domination of the championship.
▪France started strongly and led 7-0 after 20 minutes but England seized control with four tries to lead 26-7 at halftime.

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▪ England thumps France to seal an eighth straight Women's Six Nations title and Grand Slam — Yahoo Sports
▪ Defiant England beat France to win eighth consecutive Grand Slam — BBC Sport

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Advertising Home Sport England defeat France to secure eighth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title Sport England won a record eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth successive Grand Slam after beating host France 43-28 on Sunday. Unbeaten France, with backing from its largest ever home crowd, was expected to seriously threaten England's relentless domination of the championship. Issued on: 17/05/2026 - 20:52Modified: 18/05/2026 - 09:12 2 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 England celebrates winning the 2026 Women's Six Nations Championship after defeating France at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux on May 17, 2026.

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