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:
TRY! FRANCE 8-0 England (Gael Fickou try, 15 minutes)
And over Gael Fickou goes! It all got a little fast and loose in the middle, but France manage to keep hold of the ball with Villiere offloading brilliantly to Cameron Woki. Antoine Dupont spins it, finding half-back mate Romain Ntamack, who puts a miss ball over the top for Fickou.
The centre gathers on the hop, and has the speed and strength to beat George Furbank to the corner to cross for France’s first try. The conversion sails by.
France 3-0 England, 14 minutes
England concede a penalty at the lineout but France fancy more. Around the corner they draw in the defenders and then it is worked delightfully to the left. Gabin Villiere is just about handled by Joe Marchant, but England look under-resourced on the opposite wing...
France 3-0 England, 13 minutes
England are just beginning to make real progress with their kicking game. Melvyn Jaminet skews a rather nasty reply after Marcus Smith had turned the French full-back, and the visitors run back with interest.
But more breakdown inaccuracy in attack allows France to again pilfer ruck ball. England need to tighten up their clearout and support play.
France threaten to go the distance with penalty advantage but another untimely fumble ends their hopes on halfway. Back for the penalty.
France 3-0 England, 11 minutes
Something clever from France, throwing beyond the tail and attempting to pop back to Antoine Dupont on the inside, but Jamie George has it well marked, celebrating the knock-on with a punch of the air.
France 3-0 England, 10 minutes
Antoine Dupont is getting remarkable distance on his boxed clearances. England play this one quickly, with Genge’s third carry from the backfield ended with a bump from France, who are bracing well for the loosehead’s charges.
But an aerial error will allow England a chance to play inside the France half. Only briefly, though, before it is back to the boot...
And Freddie Steward is the high man to grab it! But only briefly - France jackal strongly and win the turnover penalty. Early joy for England’s bombardment, though - Steward didn’t even have to leap.
PENALTY! FRANCE 3-0 England (Melvyn Jaminet penalty, 9 minutes)
Through it goes. France lead.
France 0-0 England, 8 minutes
But England infringe at the scrum and France will have a penalty right in front. Melvyn Jaminet gestures for the kicking tee as Antoine Dupont indicates towards the posts...
France 0-0 England, 7 minutes
A real chance missed! It’s delightful interplay from France from the set-piece, Damian Penaud providing linking hands from the blindside wing having darted behind Romain Ntamack. Great open acreage appears in front of Gael Fickou but the centre, normally so assured, knocks on!
France 0-0 England, 6 minutes
England play out to the left and Jack Nowell can collect metres up the touchline after a nice George Furbank pass, but France get over the ball and force Nowell to hold on.
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