England seal fourth Six Nations triumph in a row with France win
Tries from Sarah Bern (two) and Abbie Ward, in addition to nine points via boot of Emily Scarratt, saw England wrap up 2022 Six Nations Grand Slam triumph; With victory, Red Roses equal own record of 23 victories in a row; Championship triumph is England’s fourth Six Nations title in a row
Last Updated: 30/04/22 4:13pm
England secured a fourth Six Nations title in a row courtesy of a hard-fought 24-12 victory over France in Bayonne, clinching with it a Grand Slam success.
Despite going behind to an early Romane Menager try, England replied with tries through Sarah Bern (two) and Abbie Ward – the latter also putting in a superb defensive lineout performance.
France pushed England hard thereafter, but could not add to the scoreboard, with Red Roses fly-half Zoe Harrison sin-binned for repeated team infringements.
Emily Scarratt – skipper on the day with Sarah Hunter out injured – kicked flawlessly off the tee too, adding three conversions and a penalty.
France did grab a second try through prop Annaelle Deshayes with 13 minutes remaining, but it proved too late.
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