France XV Triumphs Over England XV in Twickenham Thriller

Twickenham, June 21, 2025 — In a gripping showdown at Allianz Stadium, the young and ambitious France XV side claimed a memorable win over England XV today. In front of a fervent crowd, Les Bleus secured a dramatic victory, overturning pre-match expectations and showcasing the strength of their development ranks .

Despite being dubbed underdogs by the English press—who touted the match as a one-sided contest—France delivered a composed and powerful performance. Leveraging the talents of debutants like Selevasio Tolofua and Yoram Moefana, and galvanized by the returning Brice Dulin, they held a commanding 19–12 lead in the second half.

England fought back admirably, taking advantage in regular time to draw level and force extra time. Tensions soared in the closing stages, as sudden-death play tipped in France's favor following a controversial decision by referee Andrew Brace.

This marks the first French victory at Twickenham since 2005—a historic and watershed moment for the French age‐grade pipeline. The result, 19–12 final after prolongation, will resonate far beyond today’s encounter.

France head coach Fabien Galthié’s trust in youth and flexible strategy paid dividends, outshining a heavily favoured England side. England XV, once runners-up in the 2025 Six Nations and fielding a near-senior squad, will leave Twickenham reflecting on missed opportunities.

The victory avails France of a massive confidence boost heading into their upcoming New Zealand series, while England’s development grade takes an unexpected hit ahead of their July tour to Argentina and the USA.

Today’s result is an emphatic statement: France’s next generation has arrived.