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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sarah Rendell at the Stade Atlantique

England win eighth successive Women’s Six Nations after powering to victory over France

The English team lift the trophy after victory in Bordeaux
The English team lift the trophy after victory in Bordeaux. Photograph: INPHO/Shutterstock

Dominant,invincible, indefatigable. There are so many words to describe this England team. No matter what you throw at them, they win matches and lift trophies. The Red Roses have an almost untouchable air as, despite experiencing the worst injury and unavailability crisis this team has had for a decade, they swept aside every opponent in the Women’s Six Nations to seal their eighth consecutive title and fifth grand slam in a row.

With a legacy already secured thanks to their 2025 World Cup win, England set out in this Six Nations to build a dynasty. They have certainly laid the foundations – their unbeaten streak now stands at 38 games across all competitions. The latest win came with the dismantling of France in a cauldron-like atmosphere in Bordeaux. England become the first team to win the tournament immediately after claiming the World Cup.

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