England won a seventh successive Women's Six Nations title after surviving a sensational France fightback by 43-42 at Twickenham on Saturday.

England, who extended their record winning streak in the tournament to 34 matches, were clinical during a breathless first half with tries from Abby Dow, Emma Sing (2), Lark Atkin-Davies and Claudia MacDonald, but they leaked three scores to the visitors, squandering a 31-7 lead and go in 31-21 up at halftime.

England survived a sparkling French comeback to win the Women's Six Nations rugby union decider 43-42 at Twickenham on Saturday. - 'Heart and pride' - Earlier, Scotland rounded off their women's Six Nations campaign with a thrilling last-minute 26-19 win over Ireland.