France secured the Six Nations title by defeating Scotland 35-16 in a thrilling match at Stade de France. Coach Fabien Galthié’s team claimed the victory they needed to clinch their first title since 2022, finishing one point ahead of England, who had a dominant win against Wales. The French side scored four tries in the game, setting a tournament record with 30 tries overall. Despite some early challenges including indiscipline and sin-bins, France managed to control the match and seal their victory. Standout performances from players like Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Thomas Ramos helped lead the team to success, with celebrations beginning as the final whistle blew. Injured captain Antoine Dupont, watching from the sidelines, was a source of inspiration for the team, who dedicated their win to him. It was a hard-fought victory against a resilient Scotland team, but ultimately France emerged victorious and claimed the Six Nations title.
As the first half drew to a close, France was deep in their opponent’s territory, setting the stage for a potential try by center Tom Jordan in the right corner. However, the try was disallowed after a video review revealed that Kinghorn had stepped out of bounds. This decision kept the scoreline unchanged just before halftime.
The competition for the title was intense, with defending champions Ireland and England securing victories earlier in the day to put pressure on frontrunners France. France, despite playing without Dupont for 50 minutes, reaffirmed their status as favorites by defeating Ireland 42-27. Ireland managed to stay in the race for the title with a hard-fought 22-17 bonus-point win over Italy, while England also fought valiantly in their match.
Ultimately, both Ireland and England fell short against a France team that displayed erratic composure but lethal finishing. Captain Ramos expressed relief at the victory, acknowledging past criticisms and emphasizing the team’s resilience in their recent performances.
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