France vs England LIVE: Six Nations rugby result, final score and reaction as France seal Grand Slam

France 25-13 England: Follow live as France seal a Grand Slam and a first Six Nations title since 2010 in Paris

Proud Eddie Jones felt England’s dominant scrum deserved more after defeat in Six Nations Ireland match

Follow live coverage as France beat England 25-13 in the finale of the Six Nations in Paris to win the Grand Slam and lift the championship trophy for the first time in 12 years.

Fabien Galthie’s side made history as they claimed a Grand Slam and a first championship title since 2010. Victory over England achieved both those goals but the pressure was on, as any other result would have seen Ireland snatch the title after they beat Scotland earlier in the day.

Tries from Gael Fickou, Francois Cros and Antoine Dupont secured the title for Les Bleus in front of a raucous crowd at the Stade de France.

Follow all the latest reaction from the Stade de France:

Six Nations 2022

• FULL-TIME! France beat England 25-13 to win Six Nations title and Grand Slam!
• TRY! 62’ - Dupont slithers through for a crucial try (25-13)
• TRY! 49’ - Steward score in the corner gets England back in it (18-13)
• TRY! 40’ - Cros burrows over from close range (18-6)
• TRY! 15’ - Fickou goes over in the corner after Ntamack’s pass (8-0)
• Victory for France would see them seal a Grand Slam and first title since 2010
• If France lose or draw, Ireland win the Six Nations title - having beaten Scotland earlier

[19 March 2022 20:05 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 0-0 England, 4 minutes

Off goes Ellis Genge! The prop lurks in the backfield and sets off on a rumble after he is passed the ball, bashing away one would-be tackler. Intriguing ploy from England.

[19 March 2022 20:04 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 0-0 England, 3 minutes

Another kick from Smith, this time jauntier, lifting for Freddie Steward to rush on to on the wing. There’s a little bit of space, but Smith hasn’t quite flighted it enough, and France watch it hop into touch.

[19 March 2022 20:03 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 0-0 England, 2 minutes

Almost inevitably, Jaco Peyper will have to reset the first engagement, which wasn’t quite lining up right.

It’s better the second time round and England play away from a stable base. Marcus Smith loops round the back and stabs a grubber through, but France get men back to smother and clear. It’s an outstanding kick, too, from Antoine Dupont, gaining a load of ground. England lineout inside their own half.

[19 March 2022 20:01 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 0-0 England, 1 minute

Right away, Ben Youngs goes to the air, but France handle their aerial duties well.

That’s less sharp from the hosts, though, Anthony Jelonch fumbling a hip-high pass on the left. Scrum to England, 40 out from the French line. Who will have an early set-piece edge?

[19 March 2022 20:00 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

KICK OFF!

France vs England has begun!

[19 March 2022 20:00 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France vs England

On the ball comes in the little electric remote controlled car. Romain Ntamack snares it with a single right hand. It’s Crunch time.

[19 March 2022 19:59 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Match Officials

Keeping his cool in the middle is referee Jaco Peyper, who will have a big role to play. Fellow South African Marius Jonker is the TMO.

France will kick things off...

[19 March 2022 19:58 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

La Marseillaise

It’s no noise at all, though, compared to the accompaniment for “La Marseillaise”. Does a Grand Chelem beckon?

[19 March 2022 19:56 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

God Save the Queen

There are a few sections of England supports who have braved the trip and hostile atmosphere. They give “God Save the Queen” some welly, making themselves heard as the players gather as one, arms on shoulders.

[19 March 2022 19:55 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Solidarity with Ukraine

And now the Stade de France crowd join in with the minute of applause in support of Ukraine, with the players and match officials also observing it impeccably.