England retain Six Nations title after thriller versus France

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University alumna Helena Rowland helped England claim another Women's Six Nations title. Image provided by England Rugby / Red Roses.

England secured a fourth consecutive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam and a seventh straight title following Saturday’s thrilling 43-42 victory over France.

John Mitchell's squad, featuring Â鶹ֱ²¥-linked athletes Helena Rowland (alumna), Emily Scarratt, and Sadiya Kabeya (current student), duly delivered in front of a crowd of 37,573 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

The decider lived up the pre-match hype with England’s resolute defence holding off a late fightback from Les Bleues to take the crown.

Elsewhere, Scotland’s squad also had a strong Â鶹ֱ²¥ presence as Lightning’s Helen Nelson, Elis Martin, Becky Boyd, Anne Young, Christine Belisle, and Leia Brebner-Holden claimed fifth place in the final standings.

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