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:
Ireland 14-5 Scotland, 52 min
The first changes of the match take place. Scotland make two with Gilchrist and Turner off, Skinner and Brown on.
Ireland also make changes with Healy leaving for Kilcoyne and Conan off for O’Mahony.
Ireland 14-5 Scotland, 52 min
Scotland may still have 15 players on the pitch but they are giving away penalties.
They have given two away in quick succession which outs Ireland in a good position. However, Sexton’s pass to Lowe is loose.
Scotland try to build attack but it ends in nothing.
Ireland 14-5 Scotland, 49 min
Schoeman isn’t sent off as he had grip of the ball throughout. The prop did lead with an arm into a Henderson tackle and clips his chin.
But as Henderson is upright and Schoeman pushes him away.
The Aviva crowd boo all the replays but Barnes has been clear.
Ireland 14-5 Scotland, 49 min
Oh my that was so close for Hogg! He chips the ball and he collects but he’s dragged out of play.
There’s now a TMO for potential foul play against Schoeman. He fended quite high so we could see a card here.
Ireland 14-5 Scotland, 49 min
Beirne is penalised at the line-out and Hogg boots the ball into touch.
Scotland set up a maul from their line-out and fizzes the ball wide.
The Irish defence os impeccable though, sending the Scots backwards for the majority of their attack. But still the visitors march on...
Ireland 14-5 Scotland, 46 min
A flurry of phases sees Ringrose make huge metre as they close in on the try line.
However, Scotland have ripped it and turned it over. M Fagerson then bags a Scottish penalty.
Hugely physical encounter so far.
Ireland 14-5 Scotland, 45 min
My mouth is open. So many incredible moves.
Gibson Park makes a great break and spins the ball out wide to Hansen. He is tackled but manages to keep the ball on field.
Flawless rugby from the hosts who continue to charge for the line. But it’s kicked through and Graham manages to collect.
And breathe!
Ireland 14-5 Scotland, 43 min
Scotland had the ball from the kick-off but Beirne does well to turn the ball over.
This half so far is much of the same from the first 40. Scotland making errors and Ireland capitalising.
Barnes is also such a good ref isn’t he. So clear and no messing around.
Ireland 14-5 Scotland
We are back underway!
Can Ireland secure their title hopes or can Scotland destroy their plans?
All the action to come.
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