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England vs France

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'
Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

79'
Try

A wonderful passing move by England is finished off by Elliot Daly

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elliot Daly bursts through to advance the England attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Fin Smith is finished off with a try.

78'

Elliot Daly comes on.

75'

Henry Slade comes off.

75'
Conversion

Thomas Ramos has kicked a conversion.

75'
Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Bielle-Biarrey took full advantage.

74'

Yoram Moefana played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian Penaud took full advantage.

73'
Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

70'
Try

Fin Baxter scores the try from close range.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Sleightholme took full advantage.

67'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Marcus Smith as they hook it left.

67'

France make a substitution with Nolann Le Garrec coming on.

66'

France make a substitution with Matthieu Jalibert coming off.

66'

France make a substitution with Mickael Guillard coming on.

66'

France make a substitution with Emmanuel Meafou coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Jamie George goes through the gap.

62'

England sub Ollie Chessum comes onto the field.

61'

George Martin departs for England.

61'

England sub Jamie George comes onto the field.

61'

Luke Cowan-Dickie departs for England.

61'

Thomas Ramos hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

61'
Try

Great hands by France leads to a try for Damian Penaud

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Damian Penaud goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Louis Bielle-Biarrey is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Oscar Jegou goes through the gap.

59'

Joe Heyes comes on for England.

58'

Will Stuart leaves the field.

58'

Marcus Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'
Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Tommy Freeman to score the try.

57'

What a run here by Tommy Freeman as they get over the gainline!

57'

Fin Smith played a key part in that try.

57'

Georges-Henri Colombe comes on for France.

56'

Uini Atonio leaves the field.

56'

Julien Marchand comes on for France.

56'

Peato Mauvaka leaves the field.

56'

Cyril Baille comes on for France.

56'

Jean-Baptiste Gros leaves the field.

56'
Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos adds the points for France.

55'

Ben Curry comes on.

53'

Tom Willis comes off.

53'

Fin Baxter comes on.

51'

Ellis Genge comes off.

51'

France decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Jegou getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boudehent being replaced.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Hugo Auradou getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Roumat being replaced.

49'
Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

Ollie Sleightholme makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Louis Bielle-Biarrey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'
Conversion

Marcus Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'
Try

Incisive passing by England is finished off by Ollie Lawrence, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by England has led to Ollie Lawrence being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Tommy Freeman sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by England has led to Tommy Freeman being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Marcus Smith breaches the defence.

31'
Conversion

Thomas Ramos does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'
Try

Louis Bielle-Biarrey gathers the kick to score the try for France.

29'

Spellbinding play by Damian Penaud is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Thomas Ramos breaches the defence.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pierre-Louis Barassi bursts through to advance the France attack.

19'

Thomas Ramos steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Ramos took full advantage.

8'

The defensive line has been broken as Pierre-Louis Barassi goes through the gap.

4'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

England v France
Six Nations - Round 2
Sat 8th February 2025, 11:45am EST
Allianz Stadium Twickenham
Peacock

Points Flow Chart

England win +1
England
France
England
Time in lead
France
6
Mins in lead
32
8%
% Of Game In Lead
40%
62%
Possession Last 10 min
38%
9
Points Last 10 min
7

Key Events

Full Time
26 - 25
79'
24 - 25
78'
75'
19 - 25
74'
19 - 23
19 - 18
70'
17 - 18
69'
60'
12 - 18
12 - 13
57'
55'
7 - 13
49'
7 - 10
Half Time
7 - 7
35'
5 - 7
35'
30'
0 - 7
29'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

England
28%
Draw
1%
France
71%
Ruck-Won by Marcus Smith

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.6
10
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.3
8
Entries

Attack Profile

England
France
More Less More
10
22m Entires
8
2.6
22m Conversion
2.38
8
Line Breaks
9
96
Carries
134
46
Kicks
37
247
Post Contact Meters
258

Defence Profile

England
France
More Less More
8
Dominant Tackles
3
123
Tackles Made
108
25
Tackles Missed
31
6
Turnovers Won
3
2
Tackle Turnover
2
14
Tackle Offload Allowed
7

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
39%
50%
3-6 secs
28%
40%
6+ secs
33%
10%
66
Rucks Won
70

Last 5 Penalties

54'
65'
67'
68'
77'
England
France

Other Fixtures

Comments

12 Comments
T
TT 33 days ago

Congrats England! Despite Smith, played just well enough. Neither team perfect.

B
Bull Shark 33 days ago

What a pity. Oh well. Good job England.


Now you’re really stuck with Borthwick.

C
Coupé 18 days ago

How did that happen, we have a French side capable of putting 30pts between themselves and any other international team in the 6 Nations competition and yet we have a 26-25 loss the most impossible result EVER. Yep can’t get rid of Borthwick now overnight he’s the best international rugby union coach on the planet.., what a joke…

T
TT 33 days ago

Smith appears only to know how to make mistakes. Endless. Local club 2nd grade standard at best.

Maybe he's there to make the rest to feel better about themselves.

B
Bull Shark 33 days ago

It’s a good thing Borthwick kept Marcus in the starting 15 for his kicking capabilities.

B
Bull Shark 33 days ago

France. 15 or more.


Marchons ! Marchons !

Qu'un sang impur

Abreuve nos sillons !

T
TT 33 days ago

Mmmm?? Quick the delete button. If only to maintain any reputation of yours left.

f
fl 35 days ago

It's going to be really close. I reckon 60% chance France win.

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