Scotland vs France LIVE: Women’s Six Nations rugby result and reaction as Les Bleues win
Follow all the action from the round 3 clash at Scotstoun
A stunning first-half display helped France claim a 28-8 victory over Scotland in the Women’s Six Nations.
France, who came into the game with two wins from their opening two games, continued their 100 per cent record by earning a 28-3 half-time lead in Glasgow.
Laure Sansus scored two tries, with Jessy Tremouliere and Gaelle Hermet also crossing the line in a rampant opening 40 minutes. Tremouliere also brought her kicking boots, converting all four tries.
Scotland, who had exposed some holes in the French defence before the break, put up a spirited response in the second half and were camped in the visiting 22.
They eventually crossed the line in the 78th minute as Chloe Rollie went over after good work from Christine Belisle.
Helen Nelson missed the conversation for the Scots, who have now lost three from three.
Scotland 8-28 France, 77 mins
France steal the line-out ball, a piece of Scotland’s game that needs work, but as they kick it away the hosts look to attack.
Thomson kicks away and it goes off, a French line-out now. Scotland steal!
Where was this Scotland in the first half? So frustrating as this game could have been so different!
The hosts on the charge again here, can they finish this one on a high?
Scotland 8-28 France, 74 mins
Lloyd looks to have hurt herself with a tackle on Jacquet but she remains on the pitch.
The French have the ball after it’s judged as a high one from Lloyd but they immediatley knock-on. Touye and Castel comes off for Domain and Vernier, maybe the changes can give the French a lift in the closing stages.
Now Scotland are getting scrum penalties, a huge blow for France as their set-piece is their bread and butter.
Scotland 8-28 France, 71 mins
This second half has been absolutely electric, if only Scotland could have stunted France’s attack in the first half - they could have won this match!
While France’s attack hasn’t had a chance to get a foothold in this one, their defence is scarily good. How they kept Scotland out for so long I will never know.
The hosts are coming again now, can they get anotehr try?
TRY! Scotland 8-28 France (Rollie, 68)
Finally! That was so so deserved for Rollie.
What a spell of rugby this second half has seen. Jeez, my adrenaline is pumping!
Scotland 3-28 France, 67 mins
Slow ruck ball sees a walk-in for Scotland spoiled, the ball was then held up over the line.
France have done insanely well to keep them out so far. Scotland are throwing all they have but they still can’t find a way through.
Mattinson quick taps a scrum penalty but she can’t find a way though and nor can Nelson! This is unbelievable from both sides!!
YELLOW CARD! Scotland 3-28 France (Annery, 64P
Scotland lose the ball at the line but Annery gives away another penalty and she sees yellow.
Scotland on another attack now, surely now it will come.
Tremouliere is off for Peyronnet
Scotland 3-28 France, 64 mins
I’m screaming at the screen as Scotland throw a loose pass, they do have the advantage here.
More phases which ends in Gaffney passing forward and so we come back for the advantage. When will the ref go to her pocket for a card?
Scotland kick to the corner and they go again.
Scotland 3-28 France, 62 mins
Phase after phase after phase for Scotland but still no points. They have yet another penalty and Smith kicks to the corner.
A huge moment here, Scotland need to score. France do have an insane defence but Scotland can’t let these many chances go by.
France have made a change as Menager comes on for captain Hermet.
Scotland 3-28 France, 60 mins
Rollie has made a huge break, beating so many defenders but as the ball goes through the hands France win it back with a breakdown penalty.
It’s another frustrating moment for the hosts because they come so close but cannot capitlaise. If they had scored from their opportunities this game could have gone either way.
Scotland win yet another penalty, surely France need a warning from the ref soon? They have over 12 penalties.
Scotland 3-28 France, 57 mins
You have to question some of these Scotland changes, Law and Mattinson have made some errors since coming on and some of the slickness in attack seem to have dropped off slightly.
Scotland do come away with the ball and Smith sends the ball upfield. Another Scotland line-out but we wait for it as Belisle receives medical treatment.
Scotland make another change as Bartlett comes off for Wright.
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