France vs England Women Predictions - England to extend winning streak over France in WC semi-final match

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England Women have a 26-match unbeaten streak.
France have won 4 consecutive games.
England are favoured to win.

England have defeated France twice in 2025 (Getty Images)

France vs England Women Predictions

France vs England Women Predictions
Head to Head
France Women Form
France Women Team News & Injuries
England Women Form
England Women Team News & Injuries

France had to work hard in their previous match to reach the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup. England extended their lengthy unbeaten run with an easy victory in the quarter-finals.

England have won 26 consecutive matches.
England have defeated France 14 times in a row.
France have won 4 consecutive fixtures.
France have lost twice to England in 2025.

Head to Head

England have a commanding lead of 16 victories to two against France in 18 meetings.

France Women Form

France failed to register any points during the first half against Ireland last weekend, going into the break trailing 13-0.

However, France turned the tables in the second half, scoring two tries, a conversion, and two penalties to see off Ireland in their Women's World Cup quarter-final clash.

Before that result, France defeated Italy 24-0, Brazil 84-4, and South Africa 57-10 in Pool D.

France will have to produce a solid 80-minute performance against England in their semi-final clash to have a chance of victory, but the going will be tough, as England have won 26 consecutive fixtures.

France Women Team News & Injuries

Charlotte Escudero and Joanna Grisez each scored a try against Ireland.

Morgane Bourgeois kicked over a conversion and two penalties last weekend.

Forwards: Manon Bigot, Agathe Gérin, Élisa Riffonneau, Makarita Baleinadogo, Rose Bernadou, Yllana Brosseau, Annaëlle Deshayes, Assia Khalfaoui, Madoussou Fall, Manaé Feleu, Hina Ikahehegi, Axelle Berthoumieu, Léa Champon, Khoudedia Cissokho, Charlotte Escudero, Teani Feleu, Taïna Maka, Marie Morland, Séraphine Okemba

Backs: Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Alexandra Chambon, Carla Neisen, Carla Arbez, Lina Queyroi, Lina Tuy, Nassira Konde, Gaby Vernier, Kelly Arbey, Joanna Grisez, Marine Ménager, Émilie Boulard, Morgane Bourgeois

England Women Form

England played well in the first half against Scotland in their Women's Rugby World Cup encounter last weekend, scoring four tries and three conversions to lead 26-3 at half-time.

England scored two converted tries in the second half to secure an easy 40-8 victory against Scotland.

Earlier in the tournament, England thrashed the USA 69-7, Brazil 92-3, and Australia 47-7 during their Pool A matches.

England have been in excellent form during the World Cup and will fancy their chances against France in the semi-finals, having defeated them 14 times in a row.

England Women Team News & Injuries

Kelsey Clifford scored a brace against Scotland last weekend.

Morwenna Talling, Abby Dow, Amy Cokayne, and Holly Aitchison each dotted down over the try line.

Holly Aitchison slotted five conversions in the match.

Forwards: Lark Atkin-Davies, May Campbell, Amy Cokayne, Sarah Bern, Hannah Botterman, Mackenzie Carson, Kelsey Clifford, Maud Muir, Zoe Aldcroft, Rosie Galligan, Lilli Ives Campion, Morwenna Talling, Abbie Ward, Abi Burton, Maddie Feaunati, Sadia Kabeya, Alex Matthews, Marlie Packer

Backs: Natasha Hunt, Lucy Packer, Holly Aitchison, Zoe Harrison, Tatyana Heard, Megan Jones, Helena Rowland, Emily Scarratt, Jade Shekells, Jess Breach, Abby Dow, Claudia Moloney-MacDonald, Ellie Kildunne, Emma Sing