Head coach John Mitchell had made four changes to his Red Roses side to play France in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final at Ashton Gate on Saturday.
Axelle Berthoumieu will miss the remainder of France's World Cup campaign despite her 12-match ban for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer being reduced to nine games.
France could be without Axelle Berthoumieu for their World Cup semi-final against England after she was cited for an alleged bite on Ireland's Aoife Wafer.
Wales suffered their 18th successive international defeat after surrendering a half-time lead to lose 24-19 to Japan in Kitakyushu.
Fixtures and results from the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup as hosts England look to win the tournament for a third time and first since 2014.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off on his return from injury as England's summer tour preparations were dealt a major blow during a 26-24 warm-up defeat to a France XV.
Steve Borthwick has named 16 uncapped players in a 36-man England training squad to prepare for the upcoming match against France, United States and Argentina.
France's home fixture against Ireland will launch the 2026 Six Nations, with the shortened six-week tournament opening on a Thursday for the first time.
Former France and Sale Sharks forward Sebastien Chabal has revealed amnesia has left him without a single memory of his rugby career.
Latest scores and updates from England's clinched the Six Nations decider against France at the Allianz Stadium 43-42 which secured a historic fourth Grand Salm in a row.
France regained the Six Nations title for the first time in three years with a 35-16 victory over Scotland in Paris.
Recap live commentary from Super Saturday's Six Nations clashes as France won the title ahead of England and Ireland.
We look at the talking points and thoughts from camps ahead of Six Nations Super Saturday with France, England and Ireland still in title contention.
Gregor Brown will make his first Six Nations start for Scotland after being selected in the second row for Saturday's showdown with France in Paris.
Andrew Porter denied that he intentionally tried to injure Antoine Dupont during Ireland’s Six Nations defeat to France.
The 2025 Six Nations comes to its conclusion this weekend with another Super Saturday rolling around to determine the champions.
France skipper Antoine Dupont has confirmed he ruptured the cruciate ligaments in his knee during the stunning Six Nations win against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
France head coach Fabien Galthie has labelled the Irish clear-out on Antoine Dupont which caused a suspected "serious knee injury" as "reprehensible."
France brushed off the loss of talisman Antoine Dupont to a knee injury to put in a performance which fully displayed their power and quality, beating Ireland 42-27.
Relive the commentary from Saturday's fourth round Six Nations clashes as Ireland were beaten by France before Scotland held on for the win against Wales.
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