England rugby faces France in Round 2 of the 2025 Six Nations Championship at Twickenham, with both teams aiming to build momentum after their respective results.
France, riding high on a dominant 43-0 victory over Wales, enters as favorites and could rise in the world rankings.
Meanwhile, England, fresh off a tough loss to Ireland, made bold tactical changes, including moving Marcus Smith to fullback and promoting Fin Smith to fly-half.
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Closer Look At Damian Penaud Try
Le XV de France répond immédiatement 🔥
37e essai avec les Bleus pour Damian Penaud 💙
📺 @FranceTV#ANGFRA | #SixNationsRugby pic.twitter.com/JMPCQuAiRG
— Six Nations (FR) (@SixNations_FR) February 8, 2025Closer Look At Tommy Freeman Try
😍 A beauty from Tommy Freeman 🌹 #GuinnessM6N @EnglandRugby pic.twitter.com/dc8BAsAfXx
— Guinness Men’s Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 8, 2025French Score Quickly! – 61′
France puts together a response very quickly.
Just pure, beautiful rugby as Les Bleus would not be stopped.
Damian Penaud gets the try.
Thomas Ramos misses the conversion.
England still within striking distance.
England Reply With Brilliant Try!England 12, France 13
Fin Smith chips ahead and Tommy Freeman gathers to score.
What a finish.
Marcus Smith misses the conversion, England still down by one point.
France Kick Another – 55’England 7, France 13
France taking the points when it comes to penalties.
Certainly represenative of how this game has gone, where their mistakes have led to missed try opporutunities.
Thomas Ramos making his money today.
La Marseillaise résonne et Thomas Ramos passe 3 points de plus pour les Bleus : 7-13 France ! 🇫🇷
📺 @FranceTV#ANGFRA | #SixNationsRugby pic.twitter.com/ndEf9CN9vA
— Six Nations (FR) (@SixNations_FR) February 8, 2025France Kick Penalty Goal – 49’England 7, France 10
Thomas Ramos back to being automatic.
France take the points.
Closer Look At Ollie Lawrence Try From First Half
Ollie Lawrence with the POWERFUL fend!!#GuinnessM6N pic.twitter.com/UqFe46I6XU
— Guinness Men’s Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 8, 2025Six Minutes Into Second Half – 46’England 7, France 7
England have certainly outplayed what people expected of them.
Game is still tied at 7.
Halftime In TwickenhamEngland 7, France 7
Great game so far. England and France tied up at 7.
England Scores! – 36’England 7, France 7
Ollie Lawrence crosses the line and England are on the board!
Marcus Smith makes the conversion.
Tied again. What a match so far.
L’Angleterre revient à hauteur de la France : 7-7 💥
📺 @FranceTV#ANGFRA | #SixNationsRugby pic.twitter.com/8aN1JPeDwY
— Six Nations (FR) (@SixNations_FR) February 8, 2025Another Look At French Try
Dupont 🤝 Penaud 🤝 Bielle-Biarrey 🔥🔥@FranceRugby are on the board 🤩#GuinnessM6N pic.twitter.com/pnWQrhAk3f
— Guinness Men’s Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 8, 2025English Scrum At French 5m – 34′
This is England’s best chance so far, with six minutes to go until half.
Watch Louis Bielle-Biarrey Try
Les Bleus trouvent la faille 💪
Déjà le 3e essai dans le Tournoi 2025 pour Louis Bielle-Biarrey 🚀
📺 @FranceTV#ANGFRA | #SixNationsRugby pic.twitter.com/lRHi6aSoET
— Six Nations (FR) (@SixNations_FR) February 8, 2025Absurd Mauvaka Pass 👀
Mauvaka is too smooth 🥶#GuinnessM6N pic.twitter.com/VhVYPfqE98
— Guinness Men’s Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 8, 2025French Breakthrough, Score First Try – 29’England 0, France 7
It took nearly 30 minutes, but the French have scored.
And English player thought he was passing it back, but it ended up in the hands of a French player.
After a few quick passes, Louis Bielle-Biarrey gathers and scores.
Ramos makes the conversion.
Story Of The Game: French Handling Errors – 26′
When France are passing, they look unstoppable. Until they don’t.
Truly, Les Bleus have been their own worst enemy in this game, as they’ll put together a series of passes until one misses.
French Nearly Score, Antoine Dupont Mistake – 20′
Dupont bobbles a pass and the ball gets sent out of bounds.
Had Dupont caught it, it would’ve been a no-doubter.
France went nearly the entire field after they were awarded a penalty.
England Within 5m Of Try – 20′
England making their first in-roads of the game.
Their best opportunity so far.
England, France Continue To Focus On Kicking ForwardEngland 0, France 0
Both teams continue to focus on kicking the ball forward to gain territory.
Though aided by mistakes, not much has worked for either so far.
Tom Curry Continues Great Form – 18′
Curry gets a turnover as French were trying to piece passes together and get up the field.
Curry has been the best player for England so far.
French Scrum At Midfield – 16′
France is trying to get something going.
Penaud Mistake, Slade Scuffles – 15’England 0, France 0
Penaud knocks the ball out of bounds, after which Henry Slade bumps him out of bounds.
They grabbed each other, had some words, not much there, but it’s fun!
.No score through 15 minutes. England are holding up well.
Thomas Ramos Misses Penalty 👀 – 12′
Wow.
Nil-Nil Through 10 Minutes – 11′
French have put better passes together but they have not been able to budge past the English defense so far, led by a few great plays from Tom Curry.
French Lineout Inside English 22m – 8′
This will be France’s best chance at scoring so far this game.
English Scrum At 22mEngland 0, France 0
French making territory before English awarded a penalty.
Dupont So Good Off The Ruck – 5′
Antoine Dupont has already had two or three opportunities created from the ruck.
His vision is just absurd.
Lots Of Kicking Through Two Minutes – 3′
Both teams are trying to gain territory through kicking, rather than aiming for line breaks.
Marcus Smith gets a chance to breakaway but gets a knock-on, French scrum at midfield.
England Kicks Off To France – 1’England 0, France 0
We’re underway.
Teams Take The Field – 0’England 0, France 0
National Anthems coming shortly.
Five Minutes To Kickoff
Let’s go.
L’heure approche ! Le Crunch arrive 💥#ANGFRA | #SixNationsRugby pic.twitter.com/OmVh77jMxv
— Six Nations (FR) (@SixNations_FR) February 8, 2025Here Are The Top 10 Rugby Players According To FloRugby’s RankingsAntoine Dupont – Toulouse & FranceCaelan Doris – Leinster & IrelandPieter-Steph Du Toit – Toyota Verblitz & South AfricaCheslin Kolbe – Tokyo Sungoliath & South AfricaArdie Savea – Moana Pasifika & New ZealandJamison Gibson-Park – Leinster & IrelandEben Etzebeth – Hollywoodbets Sharks & South AfricaDamian Penaud – Bordeaux-Begles & FranceDan Sheehan – Leinster & IrelandTadhg Beirne – Munster & IrelandKickoff Coming Up From Twickenham
🏴🤝🇫🇷 C’est @EnglandRugby qui donnera le coup d’envoi cet après-midi à Twickenham !
‼️ Rendez-vous à 17h45 les amis 🔥#XVdeFrance #NeFaisonsXV #ANGFRA pic.twitter.com/j25oxeaowL
— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) February 8, 2025England In The House
The boys are in the house 👊#ENGvFRA | @continentaltire pic.twitter.com/1fGXa3SshJ
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) February 8, 2025England Vs. France Rugby Prediction
FloRugby expert Philip Bendon explains his prediction for England vs. France.
While France enters as clear favorite, “Le Crunch” has a history of unpredictability.
England’s selection gambles could either unlock a new attacking dimension or expose them to France’s relentless physicality. Meanwhile, France’s reshuffled backline offers England a rare defensive opportunity.
Ultimately, the battle at the breakdown, the aerial duel and the effectiveness of England’s defensive adjustments will determine whether they can spring an upset or if France will continue its dominant form.
For us, France will have too much explosive power for England and likely will get on top at set-piece time. France by 12.
England Vs. France Rugby Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 11:45 a.m. ET on Feb. 8 at Twickenham in England.
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England Rugby LineupEllis GengeLuke Cowan-DickieWill StuartMaro ItojeGeorge MartinTom CurryBen EarlTom WillisAlex MitchellFin SmithOllie SleightholmeHenry SladeOllie LawrenceTommy FreemanMarcus Smith
Substitutes: 16. Jamie George, 17. Fin Baxter, 18. Joe Heyes, 19. Ollie Chessum, 20. Chandler Cunningham-South, 21. Ben Curry, 22. Harry Randall, 23. Elliot Daly
France Rugby LineupJean-Baptiste GrosPeato MauvakaUini AtonioAlexandre RoumatEmmanuel MeafouFrancois CrosPaul BoudehentGregory AlldrittAntoine DupontMatthieu JalibertLouis Bielle-BiarreyYoram MoefanaPierre-Louis BarassiDamian PenaudThomas Ramos
Substitutes: 16. Julien Marchand, 17. Cyril Baille, 18. Georges-Henri Colombe, 19. Hugo Auradou, 20. Mickael Guillard, 21. Oscar Jegou, 22. Nolann Le Garrec, 23. Emilien Gailleton
Six Nations Winners By Year (Since 2000)2024: Ireland2023: Ireland (Grand Slam)2022: France (Grand Slam)2021: Wales2020: England2019: Wales (Grand Slam)2018: Ireland (Grand Slam)2017: England2016: England (Grand Slam)2015: Ireland2014: Ireland2013: Wales2012: Wales (Grand Slam)2011: England2010: France (Grand Slam)2009: Ireland (Grand Slam)2008: Wales (Grand Slam)2007: France2006: France2005: Wales (Grand Slam)2004: France (Grand Slam)2003: England (Grand Slam)2002: France (Grand Slam)2001: England2000: EnglandEngland Vs. France Results (Since 2000)Mar. 16, 2024 – France 33, England 31 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 11, 2023 – England 10, France 53 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 20, 2022 – France 25, England 13 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 13, 2021 – England 23, France 20 – Six Nations ChampionshipDec. 6, 2020 – England 22, France 19 – Autumn Nations CupFeb. 2, 2020 – France 24, England 17 – Six Nations ChampionshipFeb. 10, 2019 – England 44, France 8 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 10, 2018 – France 22, England 16 – Six Nations ChampionshipFeb. 4, 2017 – England 19, France 16 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 19, 2016 – France 31, England 21 – Six Nations ChampionshipAug. 22, 2015 – France 25, England 20 – Summer TestAug. 15, 2015 – England 19, France 14 – Summer TestMar. 21, 2015 – England 55, France 35 – Six Nations ChampionshipFeb. 1, 2014 – France 26, England 24 – Six Nations ChampionshipFeb. 23, 2013 – England 23, France 13 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 11, 2012 – France 24, England 22 – Six Nations ChampionshipOct. 8, 2011 – France 19, England 12 – Rugby World CupFeb. 26, 2011 – England 17, France 9 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 20, 2010 – France 12, England 10 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 15, 2009 – England 34, France 10 – Six Nations ChampionshipFeb. 23, 2008 – England 24, France 13 – Six Nations ChampionshipOct. 13, 2007 – England 14, France 9 – Rugby World CupAug. 18, 2007 – France 22, England 9 – Summer TestAug. 11, 2007 – France 21, England 15 – Summer TestMar. 11, 2007 – England 26, France 18 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 12, 2006 – France 31, England 6 – Six Nations ChampionshipFeb. 14, 2005 – France 18, England 17 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 27, 2004 – France 24, England 21 – Six Nations ChampionshipNov. 16, 2003 – England 24, France 7 – Rugby World CupSep. 6, 2003 – England 45, France 14 – Summer TestAug. 30, 2003 – France 17, England 16 – Summer TestFeb. 15, 2003 – England 25, France 17 – Six Nations ChampionshipMar. 2, 2002 – France 20, England 15 – Six Nations ChampionshipApr. 7, 2001 – England 48, France 19 – Six Nations ChampionshipFeb. 19, 2000 – France 15, England 9 – Six Nations ChampionshipSix Nations 2025 Fixtures: Round 2Feb. 8 – Italy vs. Wales – 9:15 a.m. ETFeb. 8 – England vs. France – 11:45 a.m. ETFeb. 9 – Scotland vs. Ireland – 10 a.m. ETFrance World Rugby Ranking
France is ranked No. 4 in the world with 88.51 points.
England World Rugby Ranking
England is ranked No. 7 in the world with 82.31 points.
Six Nations 2025 TableFrance: W 1, D 0, L 0, PF 43, PA 0, DIFF +43, TF 7, TA 0, BP 1, Pts 5Scotland: W 1, D 0, L 0, PF 31, PA 19, DIFF +12, TF 5, TA 1, BP 1, Pts 5Ireland: W 1, D 0, L 0, PF 27, PA 22, DIFF +5, TF 4, TA 3, BP 1, Pts 5England: W 0, D 0, L 1, PF 22, PA 27, DIFF -5, TF 3, TA 4, BP 1, Pts 1Italy: W 0, D 0, L 1, PF 19, PA 31, DIFF -12, TF 1, TA 5, BP 0, Pts 0Wales: W 0, D 0, L 1, PF 0, PA 43, DIFF -43, TF 0, TA 7, BP 0, Pts 0World Rugby Rankings 2025South Africa – 92.78Ireland – 90.78New Zealand – 90.36France – 88.51Argentina – 84.97Scotland – 83.57England – 82.31Australia – 81.52Fiji – 80.07Italy – 78.41Wales – 74.01Georgia – 73.85Japan – 72.95Samoa – 72.68USA – 70.02Portugal – 68.82Uruguay – 67.06Spain – 65.98Tonga – 65.46Romania – 63.01Six Nations 2025 Schedule
Round 1
Jan. 31 – France vs. Wales – 3:15 p.m. ETFeb. 1 – Scotland vs. Italy – 9:15 a.m. ETFeb. 1 – Ireland vs. England – 11:45 a.m. ET
Round 2
Feb. 8 – Italy vs. Wales – 9:15 a.m. ETFeb. 8 – England vs. France – 11:45 a.m. ETFeb. 9 – Scotland vs. Ireland – 10 a.m. ET
Round 3
Feb. 22 – Wales vs. Ireland – 9:15 a.m. ETFeb. 22 – England vs. Scotland – 11:45 a.m. ETFeb. 23 – Italy vs. France – 10 a.m. ET
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March 8 – Ireland vs. France – 9:15 a.m. ETMarch 8 – Scotland vs. Wales – 11:45 a.m. ETMarch 9 – England vs. Italy – 11 a.m. ET
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