England secured a fourth Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam in a row with a tense 43-42 victory over France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

John Mitchell’s world number one side, who have now won 25 successive matches, also clinched a seventh title in a row after holding off France’s spirited fightback.

Francesca McGhie’s late try snatched a dramatic 26-19 bonus-point victory for Scotland against Ireland to move up to fourth in standings.

Ireland claimed a losing bonus point to guarantee a third-place finish in the standings.

The fixture between Italy and Wales has been switched to Sunday because of the funeral of Pope Francis.