England make a statement before the 2025 Rugby World Cup with a dominant 40-6 thrashing of France in Mont-de-Marsan.

The Red Roses had a solid 19-3 half-time lead thanks to some early pressure; they then made it a total of six tries in the comprehensive win; it was their final match ahead of the Womens Rugby World C

The Red Roses, who kick off their campaign against the United States at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, were made to work hard for a 27th successive victory in Mont-de-Marsan by a French side missing first-choice scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus through suspension.

England's forward supremacy tells as they power to victory away to France in their final warm-up match before the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

Ellie Kildunne to make a return from leg injury in Englands match against France; its the final warm-up game before the home Womens Rugby World Cup; England face USA in the opening game of the tournam