Six Nations | Group Stage
Feb 2, 2020 at 3pm UK
24-17
Reaction
![Manu Tuilagi during an England training session on November 7, 2018 Manu Tuilagi during an England training session on November 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ford: 'Manu Tuilagi is a big player for England'
The Leicester centre was forced off early in England's Six Nations defeat to France.
Feb 3, 12:23
![Manu Tuilagi scores the first try for England on October 26, 2019 Manu Tuilagi scores the first try for England on October 26, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England sweating on Manu Tuilagi injury
The Leicester man left the action after 16 minutes at the Stade de France.
Feb 3, 06:15
![Gregory Alldritt pictured in October 2019 Gregory Alldritt pictured in October 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gregory Alldritt: 'France inspired to beat England by Eddie Jones comments'
Les Blues kicked off their campaign with a home victory over England.
Feb 2, 22:48
![England head coach Eddie Jones walks with his runner up medal after the match on November 2, 2019 England head coach Eddie Jones walks with his runner up medal after the match on November 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France 24-17 England: Five of England's worst performances under Eddie Jones
England were soundly beaten in their Guinness Six Nations opener against France on Sunday.
Feb 2, 19:48
![France's Vincent Rattez celebrates scoring their first try with teammates on February 2, 2020 France's Vincent Rattez celebrates scoring their first try with teammates on February 2, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eddie Jones insists England display was not due to World Cup hangover
The England coach also praised his side's second-half comeback despite defeat in France.
Feb 2, 19:47
The Match
Match Report
Jonny May scored two brilliant tries but Eddie Jones' men were beaten 24-17 at the Stade de France.
Head to Head
Oct 12, 2019 9.15am
Group Stage
England
P-P
France
Feb 10, 2019 3pm
Mar 10, 2018 4.45pm
Group Stage
France
22-16
England
Feb 4, 2017 4.50pm
Mar 19, 2016 8pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eddie Jones urges England to emulate Liverpool "ferocity"
England face France in their Six Nations opener on Sunday with Eddie Jones believing his side can one day become 'the best rugby team ever'.
Feb 1, 22:14
![Tom Curry during an England training session on March 8, 2019 Tom Curry during an England training session on March 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tom Curry takes tips ahead of switch to number eight for England
The 21-year-old will fill the void left by Billy Vunipola's injury.
Feb 1, 13:00
![England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France vs. England: Five talking points ahead of Six Nations opener in Paris
Eddie Jones has taken a bold step by pitching uncapped Northampton full-back George Furbank into the Stade de France showdown.
Feb 1, 12:19
![England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eddie Jones repeats intent to be "brutal" against France
England kick off their Six Nations campaign in Paris on Sunday.
Jan 31, 23:08
![George Furbank in action for Northampton on November 30, 2019 George Furbank in action for Northampton on November 30, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jones talks up "impressive young fella" Furbank ahead of England debut
The Northampton full-back will start against France in the Six Nations opener.
Jan 31, 13:31
![Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020 Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Anthony Watson ruled out of England's Six Nations opener
Calf injury keeps Anthony out of Paris clash on Sunday.
Jan 30, 19:21
![Willi Heinz pictured in England training on August 8, 2019 Willi Heinz pictured in England training on August 8, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Willi Heinz challenges England to replicate New Zealand performance
England overwhelmed the back-to-back world champions to reach the World Cup final in Japan.
Jan 30, 13:29
![Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020 Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Anthony Watson admits he may never get over World Cup final defeat
England have been installed as favourites for the Guinness Six Nations.
Jan 29, 22:59
![England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
A look at England's full-back options for Six Nations opener against France
Eddie Jones is pondering his options over the number 15 jersey.
Jan 28, 15:21
![England head coach Eddie Jones walks with his runner up medal after the match on November 2, 2019 England head coach Eddie Jones walks with his runner up medal after the match on November 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jones vows to show "brutal physicality and intensity" against youthful France side
Les Bleus coach Fabien Galthie has named 19 uncapped players in his 42-man squad for the Six Nations.
Jan 27, 15:03
![Lewis Ludlam pictured in August 2019 Lewis Ludlam pictured in August 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lewis Ludlam reveals inspiration to win more England caps
The back-rower played four times at the tournament.
Jan 26, 22:07
![Jonathan Joseph during an England training session in March 2018 Jonathan Joseph during an England training session in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jonathan Joseph: 'Saracens situation will not divide England squad'
The World Cup runners-up launch their campaign against France in Paris on Sunday.
Jan 26, 14:48
![Joe Launchbury during England training on February 20, 2019 Joe Launchbury during England training on February 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Launchbury ruled out of England's Six Nations opener with knee injury
The Wasps captain picked up the injury during the Challenge Cup defeat against Bordeaux-Begles.
Jan 25, 15:02