England Women v France: the finale deserves a full house

Some fixtures arrive with a little more edge. England against France is one of them. On Saturday 15 May 2027, the Red Roses and Les Bleues will meet at Allianz Stadium in the final round of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, with kick-off at 4.45pm. It is the sort of match that needs no hard sell: two leading international sides, one of rugby’s fiercest rivalries and the possibility of silverware being decided over 80 breathless minutes.

For supporters who want more than a seat in the stands, Gullivers Sports Travel is delighted to point fans towards Keith Prowse’s Red Roses Brunch package. It is an opportunity to turn a major international into a proper occasion, with the rugby as the main event and a relaxed, sociable build-up before kick-off.

Why the Red Roses matter

The Red Roses are not simply winning matches; they are helping to change the scale and visibility of women’s sport. The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 sold 440,000 tickets, according to World Rugby, which was 100,000 above the tournament’s original target and three times the total sold for the previous edition. The opening match between England and the USA drew 42,723 supporters in Sunderland, while more than 80,000 were expected for the final at Allianz Stadium.

Those numbers tell a powerful story. Women’s rugby is no longer asking for space on the sporting calendar. It is filling major grounds, creating new rituals for families and supporters, and giving young players the chance to see elite women performing on the biggest stages.

Supporting the Red Roses in person is not only about backing England for one afternoon. Every full stand, shared anthem and new supporter helps keep the momentum moving in the right direction.

A rivalry built for the big stage

England v France has become the headline contest of the Women’s Six Nations. The teams bring contrasting strengths, serious physicality and enough attacking quality to make every meeting feel unpredictable, even when the form book points one way.

Recent scorelines show how tight and entertaining the fixture can be. England edged France 43–42 at Allianz Stadium in 2025, before winning 43–28 in Bordeaux in 2026 to claim an eighth consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations title and a fifth successive Grand Slam. The last five meetings between the teams have produced an average of just over 60 points, according to England Rugby. In other words: this is not a fixture for lengthy trips to the concourse.

The 2027 meeting carries another layer of intrigue because it closes the championship. England begin away to Wales on 10 April, then host Scotland and Italy before travelling to Ireland. France arrive in London for the fifth and final round. By then, the table may be finely balanced and every score could matter.

Players who make the Red Roses essential viewing

The appeal of this England side is not limited to results. The Red Roses combine set-piece power with pace, handling and the confidence to attack from deep. Supporters have become familiar with the sight of Ellie Kildunne finding a gap and turning it into open grass, Jess Breach finishing sharply out wide, and England’s forwards building relentless pressure close to the line.

France, of course, bring danger of their own. Les Bleues are capable of moving the ball at speed, creating offloads and punishing any loose kick or missed tackle. That tension between England’s control and France’s ambition is exactly why this fixture keeps producing drama.

Make matchday more than 80 minutes

The Keith Prowse Red Roses Brunch package is designed for supporters who want to make an occasion of England Women v France. It is a natural fit for groups of friends, families, rugby clubs, colleagues or anyone marking a special day. Rather than meeting hurriedly at the turnstiles, you can settle into the build-up together before taking your place for one of the biggest fixtures in the women’s game.

A brilliant first live rugby experience

If you have never watched the Red Roses live, England v France is a very good place to start. The standard is elite, the rivalry is easy to understand and the atmosphere has a welcoming quality that works for established fans and newcomers alike. You do not need to know every law or lineout call to be swept up in a break down the touchline, a last-ditch tackle or a stadium celebrating an England try.

It is also the kind of occasion that can bring generations together. Long-time rugby supporters can share the match with younger fans who are growing up with women’s internationals in major stadiums as the norm, not the exception. 

Back the Red Roses at Allianz Stadium

The Red Roses have helped women’s rugby reach new audiences, break attendance records and claim a bigger place in the national sporting conversation. The next chapter will be written with supporters in the stands.

England v France on 15 May 2027 has all the ingredients: a final-round showdown, a fierce rivalry, outstanding players and one of rugby’s great stages. Make a day of it, bring your loudest support and enjoy the build-up with a touch of hospitality.