England Women extend 27 game winning streak

England’s women extend their winning streak to 27 games with a 40-6 win in France as they prepare for the 2025 World Cup.

England Women Build World Cup Peak with Red Roses Dominance

England's women stretched their unbeaten run to 27 matches after a 40-6 victory away to France in Mont-de-Marsan, their final warm-up before hosting the 2025 World Cup. The streak dates back to a 2022 World Cup final defeat by New Zealand and underscores a growing sense of inevitability around the Red Roses this season.

The XV that started the France game featured 11 changes from the Spain match, with Ellie Kildunne back in the back line. Head coach John Mitchell credited defence coach Sarah Hunter for the improved solidity, noting she has been part of the system from day one. Mitchell signalled the World Cup opener against the United States at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland could resemble this lineup, as England continues to test depth and cohesion ahead of the tournament. France remains a serious threat, ranked fourth in the world, and a potential World Cup semi-final matchup could come at Ashton Gate in Bristol.

This result is more than a scoreline. It signals a team that has built a clear identity: physicality, pace and disciplined defense. The ability to keep France out while scoring freely suggests England can win on both sides of the ball and adapt to different game plans.

There are also notable risk elements. The home World Cup brings mounting expectations, and Mitchell will need to manage selection pressure without rushing players back into the starting XV. Sustaining this level of performance across a longer tournament will require careful rotation, injury management and mental resilience. If England can translate this momentum into September, it will intensify the global narrative around the Red Roses.

Highlights

Momentum matters, but the World Cup will test endurance and consistency.