{"id":476271,"date":"2026-03-15T03:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T03:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/476271\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T03:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T03:12:18","slug":"france-vs-england-live-result-and-reaction-from-six-nations-classic-as-les-bleus-snatch-title-with-final-kick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/476271\/","title":{"rendered":"France vs England LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations classic as Les Bleus snatch title with final kick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thomas Ramos kicks France to Six Nations glory as England show what might have been in epic clash<\/p>\n

What a bewildering, bonkers end to this most ludicrous of Six Nations campaigns. <\/p>\n

Just when we thought we had seen the last twist or turn, just when we felt we had seen that which would not be topped, just when a sense of calm seemed to have returned to the competition, France and England created up a contest that can only be characterised as an assault on one\u2019s senses and sensibilities. If it ended with the expected outcome \u2013 France securing back-to-back titles \u2013 almost nothing about an 80 minutes of 94 points seemed formed of any sort of logic.<\/p>\n

Where had this England been? If it felt fanciful that France had scored 40 points a week ago and lost, it felt even more improbable that they had to score eight more to hold on to their Six Nations crown. <\/p>\n

Eventually, thanks to Thomas Ramos\u2019s nerveless penalty with the clock in the red, a team that had arrived in Paris in a state of crisis were finally put to bed; England valiant, but not victorious, somehow, beaten with the last kick.<\/p>\n

Read Harry Latham-Coyle\u2019s full report from Paris:<\/p>\n

Read more<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle at the Stade de France14 March 2026 22:31<\/p>\n

<\/a>Today saw 29 tries scored<\/p>\n

The highest total ever in a single day in Six Nations history.<\/p>\n

\"France\u2019sFrance\u2019s Antoine Dupont lifts the Six Nations Trophy (Adam Davy\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 22:53<\/p>\n

<\/a>France are 2026 Six Nations champions\"\"(Getty Images)\"\"(AP)\"EnglandEngland went close to a statement victory in Paris (Adam Davy\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 22:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>England captain Maro Itoje: ‘This England team is going places’<\/p>\n

England captain Maro Itoje, speaking to ITV:<\/p>\n

“We had a tough couple of games. We are disappointed to lose this one but showed the spirit of this team. <\/p>\n

“In sport you often don’t want to go through the experiences we went through in the last few games but I truly believe we are going places.<\/p>\n

“We will learn from our experiences and be better for them.”<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 22:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Jonny Wilkinson: ‘England looked dangerous’<\/p>\n

World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson on England, speaking on ITV:<\/p>\n

“England looked dangerous every time they had ball in hand. France struggled to contain them and match them physically.<\/p>\n

“There was real dominance. The lineout, the scrum, all came together. You could start to see a picture. There was forward dominance.<\/p>\n

“Guys in the backline looked different, got to show stuff that had been hidden in the closet. They will be feeling good despite losing.”<\/p>\n

\"FormerFormer England rugby player Jonny Wilkinson said sport brings \u2018connection\u2019 (Joe Giddens\/PA). (PA Archive)<\/p>\n

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 22:29<\/p>\n

<\/a>France defence coach Shaun Edwards on ITV: ‘Another crazy game’<\/p>\n

“Another crazy game, a great one for the fans, rugby at the moment is phenomenal.<\/p>\n

“If it was just your team conceding lots of points you would be worried, it’s frustrating but that’s the way the game is going. Look at the scores all around the world, it’s a regular occurence nowadays.<\/p>\n

“It’s a group we are building, they can improve in the future.<\/p>\n

“That’s my seventh Six Nations – by the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ShaunShaun Edwards has turned France’s defence into one of the best in the world (Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 22:27<\/p>\n

<\/a>Steve Borthwick on Ellis Genge’s yellow card: ‘it was debatable’<\/p>\n

“Yellow cards have hurt us in this tournament – but I think it was a very debatable yellow card, like Henry Arundell’s against Scotland.<\/p>\n

“Luck has gone against us but we have to be better.”<\/p>\n

\"SteveSteve Borthwick is ready to fight for his future (Jane Barlow\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 22:23<\/p>\n

<\/a>England head coach Steve Borthwick, speaking to ITV Sport: ‘We didn’t win but I hope they can be proud’<\/p>\n

“It was an excellent game against a formidable opponent so huge congratulations to France. Two very good sides went head to head.<\/p>\n

“This performance came from training and working on the relationships in the team.<\/p>\n

“We were disappointed by the last few weeks and wanted to put on a performance for our fans. We didn’t win but I hope they can be proud.”<\/p>\n

\"\"(AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 22:19<\/p>\n

<\/a>France are 2026 Six Nations champions\"\"(AFP via Getty Images)\"\"(AFP via Getty Images)\"\"(Adam Davy\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 22:14<\/p>\n

<\/a>Full-time! France 48-46 England<\/p>\n

England are heartbroken but can hold their heads high after an outstanding performance.<\/p>\n

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