France wins Six Nations
France beat England 48–46 in a last‑gasp classic — Thomas Ramos slotting the penalty that sealed the title in Paris — and the match swung on England indiscipline and a costly Pollock drop that reshaped the finish BBC Sport TightFive_Rugby on X. Louis Bielle‑Biarrey starred with multiple tries and electric pace, while Antoine Dupont led a French side celebrating consecutive Six Nations crowns despite missing a Grand Slam The Guardian.
The Stade de France fixture on 14 March 2026 was officiated by Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli and drew an attendance of 78,728 spectators. (six-nations-guide.co.uk) Louis Bielle‑Biarrey bagged four tries in the match, the fastest hat‑trick and fourth score that underpinned France’s attacking surge. (planetrugby.com) He closed the championship with nine tries, a new single‑edition Six Nations record. (rugbypass.com) England finished the tournament with a discipline problem — they accrued nine yellow cards across the campaign, equalling Italy’s unwanted 2002 record. (telegraph.co.uk) A Maro Genge sin‑bin around half‑time coincided with France scoring 21 points across that period, a swing that proved decisive in momentum terms. (telegraph.co.uk) Tommy Freeman’s score in the 77th minute looked like it might have secured the game, according to match timings, before the late phases unfolded. (espn.com) Those closing sequences — and Henry Pollock’s involvement in the build‑up that left England believing they had won — remain the focal point of post‑match analysis. (telegraph.co.uk) Thomas Ramos finished the championship as the top point scorer with 74 points across the five rounds. (en.wikipedia.org) The outcome handed France their 20th Six Nations title, a third triumph in five years, while Ireland secured the Triple Crown in Dublin. (en.wikipedia.org) England concluded the campaign in fifth place, registering a single win from their five matches. (skysports.com)
