England, who extended their record winning streak in the tournament to 34 matches, were clinical during a breathless first half with tries from Abby Dow, Emma Sing (2), Lark Atkin-Davies and Claudia MacDonald, but they leaked three scores to the visitors, squandering a 31-7 lead and go in 31-21 up at halftime.

England were always expected to win the Women's Six Nations. To achieve immortality, they need to win the World Cup later this year.

LONDON - England overcame an irrepressible France 43-42 at Twickenham on Saturday to clinch a Grand Slam and seventh successive Women's Six Nations title, that also extended their record winning streak in the tournament to 34 matches.