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:
Wales 0-6 Italy, 18 minutes
That looks harsh on Italy. They defend the maul well and then corral Willis Halaholo, and Danilo Fischetti appears to be in good jackal position until he is belatedly dumped off his feet by the Welsh clearout. He’s penalised for not supporting his body weight.
Wales 0-6 Italy, 17 minutes
Wales need to get themselves into this game, and this is as good a chance as any - they win a penalty straight from the restart and Dan Biggar kicks for the corner.
PENALTY! Wales 0-6 ITALY (Edoardo Padovani, 16 minutes)
In fact, the bigger right boot of Edoardo Padovani will be called for with Paolo Garbisi doubtful he’ll have the distance. It proves a smart call as Padovani’s 48-metre effort sails through with plenty to spare.
Wales 0-3 Italy, 14 minutes
Italy are getting some real joy in the air, winning another contestable kick as Leonardo Marin gratefully accepts a ball that bounces into his breadbasket.
Wales claim the next with less bother, but their attack is rather aimless. Seb Davies goes roaming, readying an offload, and is isolated. Danilo Fischetti, a superb operator at the breakdown, gets over the top of the ball and will give Paolo Garbisi a chance to double the Italian lead.
PENALTY! Wales 0-3 ITALY (Paolo Garbisi penalty, 13 minutes)
A low kick from Paolo Garbisi, driving it through the uprights from right of centre. Italy ahead - and deserving of their early lead.
Wales 0-0 Italy, 11 minutes
A half-break from Ignacio Brex, and here come Italy! The outside centre steps out of a tackle and Callum Braley keeps the tempo high in support. Indeed, a second support player was taken off the ball, so Italy will have a penalty advantage.
And back for it they will have to come as a stooping Danilo Fischetti knocks on. Paolo Garbisi beckons for the kicking tee.
Wales 0-0 Italy, 10 minutes
Lake’s next task is to throw a lineout inside the Italy 22, but that’s less effectively performed - it looked like a timing issue with a hoisted Alun Wyn Jones not quite at his apex as a throw to the tail fizzed over the top.
Wales 0-0 Italy, 9 minutes
A Welsh clearance kick tumbles down into the hands of Ange Capuozzo, who tiptoes right and left to look for an opening. Dewi Lake ensures that there are none near him, snaring the Italy full-back, and Josh Navidi is in close attention to jackal and force Capuozzo to cling on.
Wales 0-0 Italy, 8 minutes
Giacomo Nicotera’s lineout throw is disrupted, and though Italy win it back, there’s no chance of launching anything from an abstract ruck that takes several seconds to clarify.
Callum Braley thus lifts a box kick, which falls kindly for Monty Ioane, who then toes ahead...Wales cover across in good enough number.
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