No noise. No nonsense. Just England.
Red Roses · Women's Test matches · 1997 European Championship
10–15
Full time
France v England finished 10–15.
Last checked 21 October 2026
Women's senior internationals · Newest first
England 15–17 France England lost
England tries: Gillian Burns 52', Penalty try 63'
France tries: Sabine D'Andrea 30', Nathalie Bertrank 58', Nathalie Amiel 65'
France 6–15 England England won
England tries: Emma Mitchell 36', Giselle Mather 48', Andrea Wallace 53'
France tries: None
France 6–18 England England won
England tries: Penalty try 36', Karen Almond 80'
France tries: None
France 8–32 England England won
France 0–13 England England won
England tries: Gillian Burns 45', Deborah Francis 70'
France tries: None
Official meetings since 1991
England have scored 1412 points to France's 803 across these meetings.
Individual fixture records
England · Fixture leader
99 tries against France in matches we hold scorer data for.
France · Fixture leader
6France's leading scorer against England in matches we hold scorer data for.
18+ only. Odds and offers are subject to change and to the bookmaker's terms. Set a budget, never chase losses, and treat betting as entertainment. National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24/7.