France claimed the 2026 Six Nations crown in the most dramatic fashion imaginable, with Thomas Ramos slotting a penalty right at the death to edge past England 48-46 at the Stade de France.
It was an absolutely breathless encounter in Paris, with the lead swapping hands throughout the match before Ramos stepped up when it mattered most.
His three-pointer on the final whistle sealed Les Bleus' second consecutive championship triumph.
The victory means France finished the tournament with four wins from five matches, completing their first back-to-back title success since the 2006-2007 seasons.
France secured the Six Nations title in the most dramatic of circumstances with the final kick of the tournament
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Louis Bielle-Biarrey was simply sensational for the hosts, touching down five times to cement his status as one of rugby's most lethal finishers.
The winger's remarkable haul takes his international try count to 29 from just 27 appearances in a France shirt – numbers that are frankly ridiculous.
England weren't without their own heroes, mind you.
Ollie Chessum powered over the line twice as Steve Borthwick's men refused to go quietly in what turned into an absolute thriller.
The contest saw the advantage swing back and forth, with both sides trading blows in a match that had everything.
Thomas Ramos kicks France to Six Nations glory 🏆🇫🇷
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) March 14, 2026
That has to go down as one of the great games in Six Nations history. pic.twitter.com/i7R6G4Gu64
Despite this being their fourth loss on the bounce following defeats to Ireland, Scotland and Italy, England can hold their heads high after this performance.
Many had predicted the visitors would be on the receiving end of a hammering, but they came agonisingly close to pulling off something special.
England's heroics were not enough as they were beaten by a last-gasp penalty
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Borthwick's side ran in seven tries and physically dominated the French pack for large stretches of the contest.
In the end, though, Ramos's unerring accuracy from the tee proved the difference, breaking both English and Irish hearts simultaneously.
His decisive kick saw France overtake Ireland at the tournament's climax to lift the trophy.
After the smoke clears, question marks will remain over Borthwick's future.
It is the worst performance from an England side in the Six Nations ever after four defeats, seeing them finish fifth - just two points ahead of rock-bottom Wales.
Borthwick was already fighting for his job before a ball was kicked in Paris but the England coach was defiant after the defeat.
Speaking to ITV, he said: "It was an excellent game against a formidable opponent so huge congratulations to France. Two very good sides went head to head.
Steve Borthwick was defiant over his job as question marks continue to dog his England career
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"This performance came from training and working on the relationships in the team.
"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.
"I am very clear on the direction of the team and what we have to do.
"We wanted to achieve more than we have done in this tournament, clearly, and give our supporters something to celebrate.
"But we will make sure we do that going forward."