England 'go to the trenches' to silence doubters
Summary
England's women's rugby team, the Red Roses, won the 2026 Women's Six Nations Championship by beating France 43-28. This victory extends their unbeaten run to 38 matches and marks their fifth consecutive Grand Slam. Despite early challenges in the game and doubts about their defense, the team showed strong determination to secure the title.Key Facts
- England defeated France 43-28 in Bordeaux to win the 2026 Women's Six Nations.
- The Red Roses are now unbeaten in 38 matches and have won eight straight Six Nations titles.
- They achieved their fifth consecutive Grand Slam in this championship.
- England scored six tries in the final game, totaling 42 tries in the tournament.
- The team had to overcome a slow start and a strong comeback attempt by France.
- Concerns about England's defense arose after Wales and Italy scored high in previous matches.
- England's head coach, John Mitchell, praised the team’s resilience despite injuries and absences.
- Only six players who started the last year's World Cup final were in the starting lineup against France.
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