France Defeats Scotland 38-15 in Women's Six Nations Match

Scotland showed resilience despite suffering a 38-15 defeat to France in their Women's Six Nations match in La Rochelle, marking their first loss of the tournament. The Scots managed to narrow the gap at halftime with a try from Emma Orr but struggled to maintain momentum in the second half, conceding three tries in quick succession. Captain Rachel Malcolm highlighted the team's progress but emphasized the need for continuous concentration and intensity throughout the match. France dominated the first half with a strong performance from scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus, who scored a drop-goal and assisted in a try. Scotland's late try by Elis Martin offered a glimmer of hope, but the match underscored the gap that still exists between the two teams. The loss follows Scotland's earlier victory over Wales, and they will face Italy next on April 13.