France, England and Women's Rugby World Cup
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England vs France is scheduled for a 3.30pm BST kick-off today on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The match will take place at Ashton Gate in Bristol. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live and free-to-air on BBC One. Coverage will begin at 2.45pm.
England overcame their toughest test of the tournament so far to book their place in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final with a 35-17 win over France.
BBC Sport's Maggie Alphonsi and Katy Daley-Mclean believe England are favourites heading into their Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against France due to their ability to "win games in different ways".