As of their most recent major meetings, England leads the historical tally, though most of their wins were concentrated in the early 20th century. England Wins France Wins Rugby (Women) Recent victory: 35-17 (2025)
The rivalry between England and France , often called the "Le Crunch" in rugby circles, is one of the oldest and most storied in sporting history, rooted in a thousand years of cross-channel conflict. While it began with the Norman Conquest in 1066, it evolved into a "muscular" competition in the late Victorian era as the French elite embraced English sporting traditions. Sat, Dec 10 2022 World Cup Quarter-final H. Kane (54'P) A. Tchouaméni (17') O. Giroud (78') The Birth of the Rivalry on the Pitch Anglia - Francja
: In the last few decades, the tide has turned. Since 1992, France has won five of their encounters, including a dramatic 2-1 victory at Euro 2004. Head-to-Head Statistics As of their most recent major meetings, England
Recent trends show that England has only managed one victory in their last eight meetings against France, making every new encounter a high-stakes battle for "Gallic pride" and historical redemption. Sat, Dec 10 2022 World Cup Quarter-final H
: In rugby, the rivalry is so intense that French coaches have used artistic retreats, such as visiting the Opéra Garnier to watch ballet, as a "rhythm reset" before facing the physical grind of an England match.