England crowned Women's Six Nations champions after France held to draw by Scotland

[ASFN Admin]

England have been crowned 2020 Women's Six Nations champions after France were held to a 13-13 draw by Scotland at Scotstoun Stadium. France needed a win in Glasgow to take the title race to a final round but they saw a 10-point lead reeled in after wing Rachel Shankland crossed in the 73rd minute. Helen Nelson's conversion meant the match finished in a stalemate as Scotland avoided defeat for the first time in three rounds of a competition interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. England are now six points clear at the summit of the table and can not be caught with their final match against Italy to come on November 1. More to follow

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