France 4-38 England: Lucy Murray and Alice Derbyshire score two tries each

England Women claimed a 38-4 victory over France in their mid-season international in Toulouse.

The hosts took an early lead with two converted penalties, but England responded with seven tries to maintain their unbeaten record against France.

Playing their first game of 2026, England led 28-4 at half-time, with Lucy Murray touching down twice before Alice Derbyshire scored a debut try.

Ella Donnelly crossed for her first England try, while Eva Hunter, current steel woman, To get past many French defenders to score.

Stuart Barrow’s side were comfortable in the second half, with Jenna Fubister scrambling before Derbyshire added her second of the half. Easy Roe made five of his seven kicks.

The Women’s and Men’s World Cups will be held simultaneously in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in October and November.