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:
Half-time: Ireland 14-5 Scotland
Well what a match so far!
The scoreboard may not convey a thriller but it has been all go at the Aviva.
Sheehan broke the deadlock with Healy doubling their lead but Schoeman pulled one back for the visitors just before half-time.
All to play for.
Ireland 14-5 Scotland, 38 min
Scotland get momentum for just minutes as Ireland win the ball from the kick-off. Furlong does well to rip the ball from Gray.
Ireland show their intention as they boot the ball to the corner. The Aviva is bouncing!
But Scotland silence the supporters with Gilchrist getting the turnover.
TRY STANDS! Ireland 14-5 Scotland (Schoeman. 35’)
Wayne Barnes was clear from the start it was a try and it does stand after the TMO has a look.
Kinghorn misses the conversion, Russell on the bench if anyone is wondering why he didn’t kick it.
TRY REVIEW! Ireland 14-0 Scotland, 36 min
Or is it a try?
The TMO is looking to see if Schoeman had a second movement to get over the line.
TRY! Ireland 14-5 Scotland (Schoeman, 35’)
Over 10 phases of play ends in a Scotland try!
Great build-up play saw gainlines from Hogg and Graham but it’s Schoeman who dots down.
Great team try there.
Ireland 14-0 Scotland, 34 min
Another handling mistake sees Scotland’s attack stunt but they retain the ball.
Possession exchanges hands but Scotland are the victor and they push to the line once again.
Will they get their first points on the board here?
Ireland 14-0 Scotland, 32 min
This last ten minutes will be soul destroying for Scotland as the hosts have capitalised on their chances where Scotland couldn’t.
But they are on an attack now with Johnson beating multiple defenders. Hogg almost gets away but he’s brought down.
The ball is stripped but Scotland wrestle possession back. Another high ball from Price finds Gibson Park and Ireland win the ball back.
TRY! Ireland 14-0 Scotland (Healy, 28’)
Ireland push and push Scotland’s defence and Cian Healy finds a hole.
He dots down on his 116th cap. Sexton, another man with over 100 caps for Ireland, hits the conversion.
The Irish are keeping their title hopes alive.
Ireland 7-0 Scotland, 28 min
The Irish line-out almost goes awry but Henderson gathers it.
Sexton kicks to try and find Hansen but Darge does well to collect under pressure.
Darge looks a little injured after that but he remains on the field.
Another Irish maul is in action and Sheehan splits to set and Ireland attack on its way.
Ireland 7-0 Scotland, 26 min
More frustration for Scotland as again they rush the ball and Price knocks on. This is several chances gone now from their own mistakes.
Another scrum, Ireland’s put in. A reset or two, it wouldn’t be rugby without them, but eventually Ireland come out with it.
Henderson spills the ball but an advantage was being played for offside. Sexton kicks more metres in Ireland’s advantage.
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