Shaunagh Brown helped England’s Red Roses to clinch their third consecutive Women’s Six Nations title on Saturday.

England beat France Women 10-6 at The Stoop having already overcome Scotland and Italy earlier in the competition.

They beat France - their eighth successive win over Les Bleues - thanks to a solitary try and a penalty. Brown, who plays club rugby as a prop for Harlequins, is originally from Gillingham. She started the match and played a key role throughout the tournament.

It was a match broadcast live on BBC television.

Head coach Simon Middleton said: “It was a really tough game between two very physical sides.

“Our side has character and there’s different types of character. Our side is a really tough side to beat. We’ve been under pressure for long periods of that game and that was a nerve wracking game all the way through. We kept in the fight, we defended really well and went toe-to-toe with a brilliant side so that was really good to see.

“I’m really proud of our efforts and am delighted for the whole squad that we’ve managed to secure another Six Nations title and hopefully put a smile on the faces of everyone watching at home.”