Whoa. England women just absolutely obliterated France, scoring a massive 38-4 victory in their mid-season international over in Toulouse. I mean, seriously, what a statement! This wasn’t just a win; it was another dominant performance that keeps their unbeaten record against France totally intact. This squad showed up for their first game of 2026 and delivered a beatdown, leaving no doubt about their firepower.
France Tried to Get Cute, England Said “Nah”
France actually tried to come out swinging, believe it or not. They snagged an early lead with two converted penalties, making you think for a hot second this might be a contest. But England? They just brushed that off like it was nothing, responding with a ridiculous seven tries to absolutely shut down any French momentum. By halftime, Stuart Barrow’s side had already built a commanding 28-4 lead, and you just knew it was over. It’s that kind of relentless offensive pressure that makes this team so electric to watch.
Individual Brilliance Was All Over the Pitch
The scoring spree was a thing of beauty, with so many players stepping up. Ellise Derbyshire kicked things off with a debut try out wide, a total dream start! Lucy Murray wasn’t messing around either, touching down twice. Ella Donnelly got her first England try, which is awesome. And can we talk about Eva Hunter? The current Woman of Steel just absolutely exploded, bursting past multiple French defenders to score. Jenna Foubister was right there too, jinking over to add another one, and then Derbyshire came back for her second try! Oh, and don’t forget Izzy Rowe, who nailed five of her seven kicks, keeping that scoreboard ticking over. It’s no surprise that Foubister and Hunter were part of the Wigan Warriors squad that pulled off that Women’s Super League and Challenge Cup double last season; they bring that championship energy!
Stuart Barrow’s crew just cruised through the second half, staying totally comfortable. With this kind of form and their unbeaten streak against France still rolling strong, you gotta be hyped for what’s next. The Women’s and Men’s World Cups are coming up simultaneously in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea this October and November. If this dominant performance is any indication, England is going to be a seriously tough out. Keep an eye on them!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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