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.
TRY! Scotland 3-26 France (Hermet, 39)
And they do!
It’s that crucial bonus point which will mean everything in terms of the title race.
And who else but captain Hermet!
Scotland 3-21 France, 39 mins
How good is Sansus? She has been a menace in this match. Two moments of brilliance has added 10 points for her side and she has done an amazing amount at scrum time.
Her half-back partner Trmouliere isn’t too bad either as she kicks another 50:22.
France look to see out this half with a bonus-point.
Scotland 3-21 France, 37 mins
The scrum-half has hurt herself in scoring that try but I think she is staying on the pitch.
Tremouliere bags the conversion, she has been solid at fly-half so far.
TRY! Scotland 3-19 France (Sansus, 36)
Oh no, that is a tough moment for Maxwell.
Her box kick is charged down and Sansus pounces.
Scotland 3-14 France, 35 mins
I think the French defence is the best in the tournament. Even with all the momentum Scotland just can’t penetrate it, it’s the highlight of France’s game so far.
France’s game is also helped with Scotland’s inability to throw a clean line-out. Skeldon’s throw isn’t straight again and so france have the scrum.
They come away with it and they immediately kick away and Scotland are forced to build from their own half.
Scotland 3-14 France, 33 mins
Scotland’s set-piece isn’t as clinical as it has been in the tournament so far. Skeldon’s throw is loose but it does end in a Scotland scrum.
Sansus is such a deadly player as the ball pops out she puts immense pressure on Maxwell but Scotland do enough to keep it.
They are running though the phases now, can Scotland get their first try? Ah no, France turnover the ball.
Scotland 3-14 France, 30 mins
If you’re Scotland now you must be a little lost for words. They have been the better side so far but the lack of point conversion sees the scoreboard against them.
The hosts have the ball but France slow the ball. The grrat defence doesn’t pay off this time though as Scotland get the penalty and we are back int he familiar position of a Scotland line-out on the 22 line.
TRY! Scotland 3-14 France (Tremouliere, 27)
Scotland manage to disrupt France at the line-out but Sansus comes away with it, ever so unpredictable.
They go through the phases and Tremouliere powers over.
Even when France aren’t at their best they are still pretty great! She converts her own try.
Scotland 3-7 France, 27 mins
It’s such a stop, start game and France aren’t looking their usual slick selves. The Sansus try was a moment of pur individual brilliance and Fall has been superb in defence but the cohesion isn’t quite clicking.
France are on the attack and this time Scotland’s defence holds strong. Orr puts in a huge tackle and scotland look to turn it over. But Scotland are off feet with France kicking to the corner.
Will France start to kick up a gear here?
Scotland 3-7 France, 25 mins
France aren’t quite clicking on the front foot as they knock the ball on. Ferer can’t collect in a tricky start for the player.
Scotland have the put in at the scrum and they come away with it. Nelson kicks and Lloyd catches but Boulard’s covering tackle is good.
The kicking game comes into play again with a series of kicks exchanging. It ends with a superb kick from Nelson.
It’s interesting that neither team seem to want to run the ball, both deciding to go with the kicks.
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