LIVE – Rugby World Cup: remarkable in defense, the Blues narrowly bow to England

The classification of Pool C before the last day

1- England, 9 pts

2- France, 6 pts

3- South Africa, 0 pt (-1 game)

4- Fiji, 0 pt (-1 game)

Ended ! France bows with honors! (FRA 7-13 ENG)

Les Bleues will have shown remarkable resistance but give in to the English favorites, who sign a 27th victory in a row! France will console themselves with the defensive bonus, thanks to the test of hope scored by Hermet. Next match next Saturday against Fiji (8:15 a.m.).

England finish strong (FRA 7-13 ANG)

France is on the defensive again to finish this game. There is a defensive bonus point to defend, beyond the ever-cherished hope of victory.

Les Bleues at fault (FRA 7-13 ANG)

Nice operation for the English who recover a penalty and can win a touch on the line of 22 meters French, a few minutes from the final whistle.

Scrum for England (FRA 7-13 ENG)

Very good push from the French, who nevertheless cannot win the ball. England emerges at the foot.

The Hungry Blues (FRA 7-13 ENG)

Like a scraped ball in the English camp, the XV of France gives everything in these last minutes of play. But a new awkwardness, a forward from Menager, puts an end to the action.

A lot of tension (FRA 7-13 ENG)

Botterman clashes with several French women after a penalty obtained by France on a scrum. The touch is found in the English 22 yards.

France does not give up (FRA 7-13 ENG)

Les Bleues are no longer being pierced and are reassured, while England are not completely reassuring. There is obviously room for victory.

Les Bleues recover the ball (FRA 7-13 ANG)

New exemplary defense of France, which can win a scrum ball. There are ten good minutes left to register a converted try synonymous with victory.

Drouin transforms the test! (FRA 7-13 ENG)

On the right, Drouin managed a nice kick to score two more points. France is still in the game!

TEST OF THE XV OF FRANCE! (FRA 5-13 ENG)

Hermet revives the suspense! Taking advantage of the rebound, Grisez made the difference on the right before serving Hermet on the ground, who found the opening to flatten in the English in-goal.

Scarratt adds three points (FRA 0-13 ENG)

The English striker does not miss the opportunity and transforms the penalty in the axis. England concretizes its domination, without completely taking off.

England again in the 22 meters (FRA 0-10 ANG)

France recovers and defends very hard again. Even if a penalty is still conceded. We were very close to the yellow card. Scarratt will take his chance against the posts.

Fall misses the ball (FRA 0-10 ENG)

Sochat’s throw is not secured by Fall, who leaves the ball to England on a touch. Rose’s XV again prevents a French game phase.

New scraped ball (FRA 0-10 ANG)

Despite enormous pressure from the XV de la Rose, France held firm and got out of its camp. With still less than two tries apart, everything is still possible.

It’s getting hot! (FRA 0-10 ENG)

Small clash between Cockayne and Grisez in the French in-goal, while England were still very close to flattening. The Blues are doing, on the edge.

Les Bleues formidable in defense (FRA 0-10 ANG)

Despite a new long phase of play in the last five meters, England did not manage to cross the last curtain. But a hit is obtained very close to the goal line.

France still penalized (FRA 0-10 ANG)

Despite a good defense, the ball is released by the French in their 22 meters. The XV of the Rose pushes hard to seek shelter.

MacDonald devours space (FRA 0-10 ENG)

Taking advantage of a favorable rebound, the Englishwoman gained ground in the opposing camp and allowed her team to settle in again.

Change for France (FRA 0-10 ENG)

Deshaye is replaced by Lindelauf.

Scrum for France (FRA 0-10 ENG)

In their camp, the Blues recover a free kick and can clear in touch.

Imprecise Sochat (FRA 0-10 ENG)

The Frenchwoman returns the ball stupidly on a throw from touch not right. Les Bleues are still too clumsy to be able to hope to unlock their counter.

Penalty for France (FRA 0-10 ANG)

Hermet recovers a first penalty in midfield, the Blues find a small touch and launch a carried ball.

Start of the second half! (FRA 0-10 ENG)

Here we go again in this Crunch, England commits with 10 points in advance!

Half-time in Whangarei! (FRA 0-10 ENG)

The XV of France is logically led by England at the break of this Crunch! Scarratt scored the only try of that first period, before converting it and scoring a penalty just before the siren.

It passes for Scarratt! (FRA 0-10 ENG)

England takes off just before the break on this easily transformed penalty!

France on the back foot (FRA 0-7 ENG)

New long phase of play for England, which wins a new penalty in the axis and finally chooses to take the points rather than hitting the sidelines.

Great progress for the English (FRA 0-7 ANG)

They recover a penalty in the French camp with a very nice movement, for a reverse tackle from Vernier.

Superb touch found by Harrison (FRA 0-7 ANG)

France has a throw to ensure very close to its five meters. The ball is kept with success.

Drouin plays fast (FRA 0-7 ENG)

The Frenchwoman keeps the ball after a broken arm obtained on the scrum. In the process, she misses her kick and hits directly into touch.

Les Bleues can breathe (FRA 0-7 ANG)

Filopon wins a penalty on the ground in his 22 meters and puts an end to the long English possession.

The game is stopped (FRA 0-7 ENG)

The XV of the Rose has a touch to play in the French camp, while Deshaye is being treated in the face.

Clumsy Drouin (FRA 0-7 ENG)

The French commits a forward in her camp on a ball that seemed affordable. Scrum to follow, England introduction.

France on the attack again (FRA 0-7 ANG)

Les Bleues go back on the attack after suffering for long minutes. England make a save and find the touch.

Scarratt converts his try (FRA 0-7 ENG)

Slightly offset to the right, she finds the opening easily and allows her team to score their first 7 points.

TRIAL FOR ENGLAND! (FRA 0-5 ENG)

The English finally bend the Blues! Scarratt takes advantage of a cross pass to break through the defense and flatten in the in-goal.

The XV of the Rose grows strong (FRA 0-0 ANG)

England are in the French 5 meters, the test is very close while an advantage is in progress!

Penalty for England (FRA 0-0 ANG)

A touch is found, the English can start a new carried ball. Les Bleues are on the defensive but quickly recover a penalty.

Huge defense of France! (FRA 0-0 ENG)

As England crosses the line, the Blues narrowly escape and will be able to restart from their in-goal. Deshaye is neat but can hold her place.

Another injury for France (FRA 0-0 ANG)

Menager must therefore give up his place in turn. Hermet replaces her temporarily, while waiting to have the result of the concussion protocol.

Menager KO (FRA 0-0 ENG)

The Frenchwoman is taken care of by the medical team after missing a tackle. Play is stopped again while a concussion protocol is in progress.

England close in on the line (FRA 0-0 ANG)

The English raise their voices and gain ground in the opposing camp. They recover a penalty in the 22 meters.

English possession (FRA 0-0 ENG)

The XV de la Rose works the French defense and finally gets a penalty at 40 meters. Les Bleues are holding up well for the moment.

Sansus cannot hold his place (FRA 0-0 ENG)

She is replaced by Bourdon and leaves the field on a cart. First blow for the Blues.

Rowland recovers the ball (FRA 0-0 ENG)

France does not find the fault on its possession and loses the ball. Sansus stays on the ground and gets healed. The clock is stopped.

France progresses (FRA 0-0 ENG)

By obtaining a new penalty, the Blues find a touch on the 22-meter line and can in turn progress on a carried ball.

Big defense of the Blues (FRA 0-0 ANG)

Menager wins a penalty in his 22 meters to relieve his defense, after a long English possession. The key is found.

Penalty for England (FRA 0-0 ANG)

The English are rewarded for their great breakthrough by obtaining a penalty for a French offside position. They will be able to insist in the opposing camp.

Sansus candle (FRA 0-0 ENG)

Grisez commits the forward in the English camp and returns the ball in turn. Balanced start to the game.

Les Bleues at fault (FRA 0-0 ANG)

After settling in the opposing camp, the XV of France is penalized for a ball kept on the ground by Mayans. The XV of the Rose hits the key.

First scrum for England (FRA 0-0 ANG)

In two stages, the English recover a free kick in their camp. The ball is directly returned to Les Bleues, who then obtain a penalty.

Let’s go for this Crunch!

The kick off of this shock is given by the Blue, good game to all!

Imminent start of the game

In a Maori atmosphere, the two teams come out of the tunnel and enter the lawn of the Whangarei stadium. Place for hymns.

Les Bleues want to “put a grain of sand” in the English machine

The XV of France faces the English ogre for its second match of the Women’s World Cup. A meeting that the third line Marjorie Mayans and the hooker Agathe Sochat approach with serenity.

Two changes in the XV of the Blue

Thomas Darracq, coach of the XV of France women, made two changes in the composition of the team to face England in Whangarei in the second pool match of the World Cup. Céline Ferer will again be captain in place of Gaëlle Hermet, on the bench, while hooker Agathe Sochat returns to her position.

How the XV of the rose became an ogre

This Saturday at 9 a.m., the women’s XV of France will challenge England, their historic rival, in the group stage of the Women’s World Cup. Undefeated for 26 games, a series never seen in women or men, the Red Roses are the big favorites in this competition.

>> We explain why here

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The women’s XV of France is approaching its second group match of the World Cup, this Saturday, against the great English favorites, who had deprived them of the VI Tournament in the spring. A scheduled shock in Whangarei (New Zealand) to follow from 9 a.m.

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