Rugby
The vital opportunity that the Red Roses must take in Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider

A vintage Women’s Six Nations this has not been for captivating, nail-shredding drama, nor tumultuous twists and turns, but the latest mighty meeting between England and France could yet deliver the kind of contest that this competition needs more of. The ledger may tilt heavily in the Red Roses favour in recent years – 14 consecutive wins over their fiercest foes beginning to come by larger margins – yet a side that has spoken of the need to be challenged in a World Cup year will relish an opportunity to test themselves against one of the few teams on the planet capable of pushing them close.