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 0-0 Italy, 5 minutes
Paolo Garbisi appears to be taken high as he ducks to remain infield, but referee Andrew Brace is content to let play continue. Johnny McNicholl rushes forward and claims a high kick well.
Wales play to the left and chip in behind, but a sliding Callum Braley, who has been busy, covers the backfield space well and claims a mark.
Wales 0-0 Italy, 5 minutes
Paolo Garbisi appears to be taken high as he ducks to remain infield, but referee Andrew Brace is content to let play continue. Johnny McNicholl rushes forward and claims a high kick well.
Wales play to the left and chip in behind, but a sliding Callum Braley, who has been busy, covers the backfield space well and claims a mark.
Wales 0-0 Italy, 4 minutes
But the movement stalls and Braley goes back to the boot, lifting his box kick higher this time, but over-cooking it and allowing Josh Adams an easy claim of the mark.
Wales 0-0 Italy, 3 minutes
More good stuff from Italy. Toa Halafihi and Michele Lamaro carry strongly and then Callum Braley kicks into space. Wales return in kind but Italy counter and Monty Ioane nearly arcs around the outside edge on the left. Fast start from the visitors.
Wales 0-0 Italy, 2 minutes
An early scrummaging opportunity, and it’s solid from Italy, so Paolo Garbisi has options. We saw this a load against Scotland - a canny kick into space.
And the bounce is favourable for Italy! Johnny McNicholl has to scramble as it hops over his head and Monty Ioane delivers a punishing hit to the ribs. Wales regather and just about clear.
Wales 0-0 Italy, 1 minute
An early fumble in contact from Italy, but it goes backwards and Paolo Garbisi thumps a clearance downfield. Johnny McNicholl is dragged down on halfway and then four Italian players swarm the next carrier, holding up Dewi Lake and earning a scrum penalty. Michele Lamaro roars his delight.
Here we go
Strap yourselves in - Super Saturday is about to begin.
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
But the Italian voices are far outnumbered by a close to capacity Welsh crowd, red shirts, daffodil hats and dragon flags all on display as they sing “Land of our Fathers”. Alun Wyn Jones and Dan Biggar share a shoulder squeeze. Proud day.
Il Canto degli Italiani
There’s a breeze blowing, ruffling the hair of a few of the Italian players with shaggier heads. Michele Lamaro’s anthem singing is nearly as impressive and consistent as his performances, and he’s got plenty of support, too, Danilo Fischetti absolutely launching into the final notes.
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