England XV vs France XV live: Result and reaction as Steve Borthwick’s side lose Twickenham thriller

England XV 24-26 France XV: Les Bleus scored two tries in the final five minutes to edge the non-capped clash at Twickenham

England suffered a dramatic, last-gasp defeat (Action Images via Reuters)

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off on his return from injury as England’s summer tour preparations were dealt a major blow during a 26-24 warm-up defeat to a France rugby XV.

The Exeter wing – appearing for the first time since dislocating a shoulder in December – received a 20-minute red card for a high tackle on Les Bleus fly-half Antoine Hastoy in the first half of the non-capped clash at Allianz Stadium.

With 22-year-old Feyi-Waboso facing a suspension, head coach Steve Borthwick is due to name his squad for next month's tour of Argentina and the United States on Monday.

England were at least on course to depart for South America in victorious fashion but, having led by 12 points going into the final 10 minutes, late converted tries from Paul Mallez and Romain Taofifenua snatched success for Fabien Galthie's side in front of a crowd of 34,129.

Scores from Tom Willis, Alex Coles, international newcomer Joe Carpenter and replacement Alex Dombrandt initially turned the contest in the hosts' favour following early efforts from French pair Gaetan Barlot and Hugo Auradou.

Follow all of the latest with our live blog below:

England XV vs France XV live

• England dramatically lose 26-24 to France in non-capped fixture at Twickenham
• Two tries in the final five minutes from France turned things around at the death
• Steve Borthwick's side now head to Argentina for two Tests and also play the USA this summer
• 80' - TRY! Taofifenua barrels over with the final play to snatch victory for Les Bleus (ENG 24-26 FRA)
• 75' - TRY! Mallez grounds the ball from close range (ENG 24-19 FRA)
• 61' - TRY! Dombrandt finishes off a move he started out wide (ENG 24-12 FRA)
• 40' - TRY! Carpenter on hand to finish after Atkinson flips the ball to him (ENG 19-12 FRA)
• 29' - TRY! Coles thunders over to level the score (ENG 12-12 FRA)
• 25' - TRY! Willis burrows over after sustained pressure (ENG 7-12 FRA)
• 10' - TRY! Auradou rumbles over after Attissogbe line-break (ENG 0-12 FRA)
• 7' - TRY! Barlot dots down off the back of a maul as France draw first blood (ENG 0-5 FRA)

[21 June 2025 17:09 · Luke Baker]

England XV 24-19 France XV, 80 mins

The clock is now in the red, this will be the final play. France maul from the lineout and get into the 22.

They’ve got a penalty coming but need a try. Can England hold firm?

[21 June 2025 17:08 · Luke Baker]

England XV 24-19 France XV, 78 mins

France back to 15 men now. The 20-minute red card of Woki is up, so Tyler Duguid, who started in the second row, trots on.

France win the scrum penalty - their first of the game! They boot up towards the England 22 where they’ll have the lineout.

[21 June 2025 17:07 · Luke Baker]

England XV 24-19 France XV, 78 mins

Things getting frantic now. Both teams turn the ball over, England throw up a box kick but it bounces forward off Cunningham-South.

A couple of minutes left for France to go from their own half to the winning score

[21 June 2025 17:06 · Luke Baker]

TRY! England XV 24-19 France XV (Paul Mallez, 75 mins)

Oooh, that’s hard to tell. But they determine that the ball is on the ground and on the line! Paul Mallez picked and went and used his giant frame to ground the ball. Try awarded

Hastoy nails the conversion from out wide and France can pinch this with another converted try now...

[21 June 2025 17:03 · Luke Baker]

England XV 24-12 France XV, 75 mins

England’s defence holding firm with France stuck between the halfway line and 22. But then they win a penalty when Coles comes in at the side of a ruck.

A lineout in the 22 now. The maul drives on and France are within five metres. They go, and go again. Have they scored the try here? The TMO will check...

[21 June 2025 17:00 · Luke Baker]

England XV 24-12 France XV, 73 mins

Lineout to the front but it’s a double pump on the throw, that’s illegal and a free-kick to England. So poor by France - a basic error you simply cannot make.

Slade pulverises a kick clear towards halfway and France’s chance goes begging.

[21 June 2025 16:59 · Luke Baker]

England XV 24-12 France XV, 72 mins

France have penalty advantage after the maul was illegally stopped, so they go back to the corner. Five metres out and the 14 men need to score here if they still have designs on winning this match...

[21 June 2025 16:58 · Luke Baker]

England XV 24-12 France XV, 71 mins

Jamie George given a big ovation as he leaves the pitch with Theo Dan coming on. The hooker is an ever-popular character. Chandle Cunningham-South also on for Isiekwe.

France win a lineout on the England 22 and can build from here.

[21 June 2025 16:54 · Luke Baker]

England XV 24-12 France XV, 67 mins

England go from deep and Hill marauds down the right flank. He kicks through but Gailleton does really well to gather the bouncing ball as he retreats into the 22 with England players chasing.

France eventually able to exit. They then run a counter-attack but they wander wide where Duguivalu is turned over at the breakdown. Good scramble defence by England.

[21 June 2025 16:52 · Luke Baker]

England XV 24-12 France XV, 65 mins

Raffi Quirke on for England at scrum half. He immediately grabs a loose ball on the 22 and does well to ensure it comes back England’s way. Then puts his body on the line to bring down Duguivalu out wide

England disrupt a French lineout and cause the knock-on. That chalked-off Le Garrec try aside, Les Bleus have struggled as this match has worn on