France claimed the women's Six Nations title in Grand Slam fashion as they beat Wales 38-3 in Colwyn Bay. After defeating fierce rivals England last weekend, the French delivered another impressive display, taking charge through early tries from half-backs Pauline Bourdon and Caroline Drouin. Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill tried to get Wales' attacking game moving, but they suffered a setback midway through the first half when flanker Alisha Butchers was carried off injured. Despite losing Butchers, the Wales forwards dominated the second quarter and centre Robyn Wilkins kicked a penalty that cut France's advantage to 11 points, only for full-back Jessy Tremouliere to claim a third try just before half-time. And France turned the screw after that, claiming a penalty try after Wales wing Jasmine Joyce was sin-binned for tackling a player off the ball, before hooker Agathe Sochat and centre Carla Neissen added further touchdowns, with Tremouliere kicking three conversions. While France completed a Six Nations clean sweep, Wales were left to reflect on a solitary victory from their campaign against Scotland on the opening weekend. Elsewhere, Danielle Waterman claimed a record 47th try as England Women overwhelmed Ireland 33-11 to close their Six Nations campaign on a positive note. England finished their tournament with a return to the power rugby that dominated their campaign, hitting back for their 18-17 loss in France in round four. That France loss proved their sole defeat in the competition, and England vented lingering frustrations with a five-try triumph at Coventry's Ricoh Arena. England treated a record crowd for a Women's Six Nations match on home soil to some fine action, with more than 8,600 tickets sold for the contest. Waterman, whose score made her the record try-scorer for England Women, Marlie Packer, Amy Cokayne, Ellie Kildunne and Amber Reed all grabbed tries in a convincing England victory. Katy Daley-McLean slotted four conversion for the dominant hosts, while Ireland could only muster a try from Claire Molloy and two penalties from Hannah Tyrrell.
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