France Conquers the Six Nations in a Heart-stopping Final Against England

France Conquers the Six Nations in a Heartbreaking Final Against England

A punishing blow by Ramos in extra time seals the French victory and the two-time championship in an epic match.

Paris vibrated to the rhythm of rugby on a night that will go down in history. France, in a heart-stopping duel, won the 2026 Six Nations after beating a fierce England by a tight **48-46**. The hero of the day, defender Thomas Ramos, wrote his name into the legend of French rugby by scoring a crucial penalty kick in extra time, unleashing euphoria at the Stade de France.

The match, held in the French capital, was a true carousel of emotions. The score fluctuated constantly, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. At times, the victory of the XV de la Rosa shook the French dream, fueling Ireland's hopes of winning the title.

Ramos's decisive blow came after a foul committed by Maro Itoje about **40 meters** from the posts. With France outnumbered, the XV del Gallo saw the tournament slip away, but the temperance and precision of their defender changed the fate of the match and the championship.

This victory marks a milestone for France, which had not achieved two consecutive Six Nations since the **2006 and 2007** seasons. Twenty years later, the French team repeats the feat, beating an England that showed a remarkable recovery after its historic defeat against Italy the previous week.

The match began at a fast pace, a true reflection of the intensity that was to come. Two early tries from Bielle-Biarrey put France ahead, but England responded strongly. The tries of Roebuck and Murley kept the match even, although the lack of success in the transformations of Fin Smith prevented the tie.

A controversial play in the 22nd minute, where the Georgian referee Amashukeli annulled a try by Jalibert when he considered that the oval was placed simultaneously by him and Murley, led to a penalty shot that Ramos converted to make it **17-10**. This moment, far from demoralizing England, seemed to give them the necessary impetus to react.

The English team's best minutes came shortly after. Chessum and Coles crossed the rival try line, and Fin Smith, this time getting the conversions right and adding a hit, put England ahead **17-27**, momentarily silencing the Parisian stands.

However, France demonstrated its grit and bravery. On the edge of half-time, they gave up a penalty shot to look for the try line. The bet paid off, not only did they close the gap to **24-27** with a penalty try, but the play led to Genge's temporary expulsion for interfering in a maul.

The break came with a minimal difference, **24-27**, after a spectacular first half by both teams. France, defenders of the 2025 title, remained just three points behind their rival.

The second half started with an overwhelming France. The Bielle-Biarrey wing added their third try, and Attissogbe extended the lead to **31-27**, seeming to get the game back on track. Curiously, France wore light blue in commemoration of the first match against England in 1906, **120 years ago**, where they wore that hue.

However, the Gallic joy was short-lived. The changes in England seemed to have an effect, and Chessum and Marcus Smith restored the lead to XV de la Rosa, **38-39**, in the 57th minute. The battle was far from over.

Bielle-Biarrey, unstoppable, scored its fourth goal, returning **45-39** to France. The final minutes were pure chaos, with both teams exhausted and the game becoming frantic. A long English attack caused Bamba to be sent off, and a Numantine defense from France prevented the score.

But fate had one last surprise in store. Freeman, after a play started by Marcus Smith, scored a try that put England ahead **45-46** with **3 minutes** remaining. Everything seemed decided, but a punishing blow to the French defense in the last British wave gave Ramos the chance for glory.

The French defender did not fail. His penalty blow in the **83** minute sealed the **48-46** victory and the Six Nations title for France, unleashing madness at the Stade de France and consolidating a historic feat.

Lineups:

• France (48): Gros, Marchand, Aldegheri, Flament, Meafou, Cros, Matiu, Ollivon; Dupont, Jalibert; Bielle-Biarrey, Moefana, Barassi, Attissogbe and Ramos. Guillard, Mouvaka, Bamba, Neti and Brennan also played.
• England (46): Genge, George, Heyes, Itoje, Coles, Chessum, Pepper, Earl; Spencer, Fin Smith; Murley, Atkinson, Freeman, Roebuck and Daly. Pollock, Rodd, Marcus Smith, Cowan-Dickie, Van Poorvliet, Davison, Underhill and Cuningham-South also played.

Marker:

• 7-0, min.7: Bielle-Biarrey try, which Ramos passes.
• 7-5, min.9: Roebuck try.
• 14-5, min.13: Bielle-Biarrey try, which Ramos passes.
• 14-10, min.19: Murley rehearsal.
• 17-10, min.22: penalty blow, which Ramos passes.
• 17-17, min.26: Chessum try, which Fin Smith passes.
• 17-24, min.34: Coles try, which Fin Smith passes.
• 17-27, min.38: Fin Smith hit.
• 24-27, min.40: punishment rehearsal.
• 31-27, min.42: Bielle-Biarrey try, which Ramos passes.
• 38-27, min.48, Attissogbe tries, Ramos passes.
• 38-32, min.51: Chessum rehearsal.
• 38-39, min.57: try by Marcus Smith, who passes himself.
• 45-39, min.66: Bielle-Biarrey try, which Ramos passes.
• 45-46, min.77: Freeman try, which Marcus Smith passes.
• 48-46, min.83: Ramos hit.

Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia). He showed yellow to Genge (England) in the 40th minute and to Bamba (France) in the 74th.

Incidents: Fifth and final day of the Six Nations. Match played at the Stade de France, Paris. Full. France wore a light blue shirt commemorating the one from 120 years ago in their first meeting with England.

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Six Nations

Who won the 2026 Six Nations?
France was proclaimed champion of the 2026 Six Nations.

What was the final result of the match between France and England?
The result was 48-46 in favor of France.

Who scored the decisive penalty shot?
Thomas Ramos scored the decisive penalty shot in overtime.

When was the last time France won back-to-back Six Nations?
The last time was in the 2006 and 2007 seasons.

Which player scored the most tries for France in this match?
Gael Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries.

Which team wore light blue and why?
France wore light blue in commemoration of the first match against England 120 years ago.

Who was the referee of the match?
The referee was Nika Amashukeli, from Georgia.

Were there yellow cards in the match?
Yes, Genge (England) and Bamba (France) saw yellow cards.

Was this an important match for Ireland's aspirations?
Yes, England's victory at times brought the title closer to Ireland.

Where was the match played?
The match was played at the Stade de France, in Paris.

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