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 4:18pm
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.
England – Tries: Bern (12, 27), Ward (17). Cons: Scarratt (13, 18, 28). Pens: Scarratt (60). France – Tries: Menager (4), Deshaye (67). Cons: Drouin (5).
France did grab a second try through prop Annaelle Deshayes with 13 minutes remaining, but it proved too late.
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