The England Women's team to play France in the RBS 6 Nations championship decider on Friday at the Stade Vellodrome in Rennes, France, kick off 7pm GMT, has been announced.

England Women's captain Catherine Spencer is predicting the toughest fought women's RBS 6 Nations championship in years when the tournament kicks off on Saturday February 6th at Esher RFC, kick off 7pm.

Wellington, Nov 22 NZPA - Defending women's rugby world champions New Zealand were jolted as England ground out a 10-3 win at Twickenham today (NZT).

Wellington, Nov 22 NZPA - England beat New Zealand 10-3 in a women's rugby match played at Twickenham today (NZT):

Scores:

England 10 (Catherine Spencer try; Katy Mclean con, dropped goal) New Zealand 3 (Rebecca Mahony dropped goal). Halftime: 7-3.

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England Women have today (Wednesday) named their starting line-up for Saturday's Investec Challenge Double Header against world champions New Zealand, kick-off 445pm at Twickenham Stadium.