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
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:
Full-time: Ireland 26-5 Scotland
So how could the table look at the end of the round?
Of course, we have run through how the top may look. France need to beat England to take the title and Grand Slam. If not the title is Ireland’s.
Elsewhere, defending champions Wales finish fifth after losing to Italy earlier today. The Italians themselves finish sixth but their first win in seven year will feel like a huge victory.
Ireland’s win over Scotland means the Scots finish fourth.
So if England lose to France they will still finish third depending on points difference.
If they lose by 47 points they will be fourth.
If they beat France with or without the bonus-point third will be theirs.
It looks much better for Eddie Jones with many saying if England finished fifth again he would be questioned of his position. But if they lose to France it will only be because of others results that they don’t find themselves lower.
Full-time Ireland 26-5 Scotland
Player of the match Dan Sheehan told ITV: “The Triple Crown is something hugely special for the Irish people. We haven’t had it for a while, it’s good to have it back.
“I think the whole team has worked well over the Six Nations. There are a lot more in us.
“We always look forward to come to the Aviva and they give us a great rise for every game.”
Full-time: Ireland 26-5 Scotland
Scotland will be very disappointed with their performance. They had many chances in the opening stages of the game but couldn’t get them over the line.
Now to do some maths.
Ireland now sit at the top of the table with 21 points, three ahead of France.
If France lose to England but bag two bonus points they will finish behind Ireland with the same result if they draw with Eddie Jones’ men.
But France don’t need a bonus-point win to claim the title, they just need to beat England by any margin.
Full-time: Ireland 26-5 Scotland
What a performance from Ireland!
They have won the triple crown as they have defeated Scotland, England and Wales.
It wasn’t a perfect outing but tries from Sheehan, Healy, Van der Flier and Murray.
So can France do it? Stick around for match reaction and build-up to the final match of Super Saturday.
TRY! Ireland 26-5 Scotland (Murray, 79’)
Well that helps my maths out with the permutations!
Murray bags their bonus point which certainly means France need to beat England to win. Any other outcome the title is Ireland’s.
YELLOW CARD: Ireland 21-5 Scotland (White, 78’)
There’s a lot of pushing and shoving as Bayliss goes up against Lowe.
That was a reaction from White deliberately knocking the ball on.
They are desperate for this fourth try but I think even if they don’t bag it, France will have to beat England as bonus points alone would see them draw with Ireland and the Irish have the points difference.
YELLOW CARD: Ireland 21-5 Scotland (White, 78’)
There’s a lot of pushing and shoving as Bayliss goes up against Lowe.
That was a reaction from White deliberately knocking the ball on.
They are desperate for this fourth try but I think even if they don’t bag it, France will have to beat England as bonus points alone would see them draw with Ireland and the Irish have the points difference.
Ireland 21-5 Scotland, 78 min
Graham has taken O’Mahony out in the air and so it’s a penalty for Ireland.
Sheehan has been named as Player of the Match, it was a try-scoring performance from the hooker before he was replaced.
Sexton kicks to the corner as they look for their bonus point.
Ireland 21-5 Scotland, 74 min
Scotland tirelessly run through the phases but the chance is gone as Schoeman goes off his feet.
Seven visits to the 22 and just one try, pitiful from the visitors.
Have Scotland regressed this Six Nations? They have only bagged wins over England and Italy.
Keenan now off for Carbery. Schoeman also off for Dell.
Ireland 21-5 Scotland, 72 min
A scrum penalty goes Scotland’s way as they try and scrape another score from this messy match.
Russell kicks to corner and they win the line-out. And Russell again shows what he can do as he sends Bennett on a charge.
Scotland have a penalty as Ireland had side entry at the maul. Russell again kicks to the corner.
Maybe trying to prove why he should have started the match.
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