France's players celebrate after winning the Six Nations international rugby union match between France and England at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on March 14, 2026. FRANCK FIFE / AFP
Thomas Ramos kicked a penalty after the final hooter to win the Six Nations for France with a mind-blowing 48-46 victory over a rejuvenated England on Saturday, March 14.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four of the 13 tries in a barn-storming encounter in which the lead changed hands numerous times. But Ramos’s kick ensured that France retained the title and denied Ireland, who had moved into pole position by beating Scotland earlier.
Bielle-Biarrey, 22, took his tally to 29 tries in just 27 Tests for France and finished this Six Nations campaign with nine, beating his own record of eight from last season. He also extended another record by scoring in a 10th consecutive Six Nations match.
Ramos delayed just enough to suck in England’s defense and then chipped ahead for the flying winger to dash on to, beating Caden Murley to the ball before going over after seven minutes. England struck back immediately, spinning the ball wide for Tom Roebuck to dive over in the corner.
