The Red Roses beat France 17-15 after the game was called off due to floodlight failure at Stadium Lille Métropole.
England were leading in the 63rd minute when the game had to be stopped following the light failure, forcing the players off the field.
After over a 15-minute delay, it was decided that with the time it would take for the lights to turn back on and the warm-up needed for the players to restart, the game would be called off.
With the match having passed the 60-minute mark the result stood in accordance with World Rugby regulations.
"It's really tricky for all these players," England scrum-half Natasha Hunt said on BBC iPlayer.
"You don't want to finish a game like this. I have never experienced anything like this - it's crazy."
Appalling management in France as the floodlights fail. The England management air concerns over player safety if the game has to resume, meaning more warm-ups and an extended evening. Ref seems to acquiesce to calling it over, as 60+ mins played.
Yet to be confirmed.
International team fixture and the lights have gone out so they can’t carry on?! This would not happen to men. Sort it out. @EnglandRugby@WomenSportTrust#RedRoses
CONFIRMED: England v France has been abandoned on 62 mins due to floodlight failure.
With over two thirds of the game completed, England will be given the victory after leading 15-17 at the time of the stoppage.
The Red Roses’ winning streak vs France is now nine games.
A rather bizarre end to the England v France women’s rugby. Game abandoned due to floodlight failure. However England get the win.👍👍👍🤔🤔 Well done the Red Roses.@EnglandRugby