Overview

• England beat France 35-17 in Bristol to reach the Women’s Rugby World Cup final, scoring five tries through Ellie Kildunne (2), Amy Cokayne, Abbie Ward and Meg Jones with Zoe Harrison converting all.
• Kildunne, back from concussion and named player of the match, appeared to limp late on but said she felt fine, with head coach John Mitchell confirming routine next-day medical assessments will follow.
• France were without suspended co-captains Manaé Feleu and Axelle Berthoumieu and injured backs Lina Queyroi and Joanna Grisez, dominated the first half, yet trailed 7-5 at the break and could not convert pressure into points.
• The result marked England’s 32nd consecutive victory and 17th in a row over France, securing a seventh straight World Cup final for the Red Roses.
• England will face Canada at Twickenham after the world No. 2 stunned New Zealand 34-19; the bronze final pits France against the Black Ferns earlier the same day.