France vs England LIVE: Six Nations rugby result, final score and reaction as France seal Grand Slam
France 25-13 England: Follow live as France seal a Grand Slam and a first Six Nations title since 2010 in Paris
Follow live coverage as France beat England 25-13 in the finale of the Six Nations in Paris to win the Grand Slam and lift the championship trophy for the first time in 12 years.
Fabien Galthie’s side made history as they claimed a Grand Slam and a first championship title since 2010. Victory over England achieved both those goals but the pressure was on, as any other result would have seen Ireland snatch the title after they beat Scotland earlier in the day.
Tries from Gael Fickou, Francois Cros and Antoine Dupont secured the title for Les Bleus in front of a raucous crowd at the Stade de France.
Follow all the latest reaction from the Stade de France:
Cardiff Milestones for Alun Wyn Jones and Dan Biggar
The action begins in Cardiff, with the Principality Stadium steeling itself, ready for the roar as two of Wales’ finest servants bring up rather significant milestones.
Talking points for Wales vs Italy
Wales aiming to finish Six Nations campaign on a high against an Italian side who will finish bottom again
Plenty to play for
There are only two sides still in with a shot of securing the Six Nations crown, but that does not mean that there is nothing riding upon today’s fixtures for those out of the race. Wales know a win is a must against Italy, but Kieran Crowley’s side have improved and improved throughout this tournament, and could pounce on any lurking fragility.
After it emerged that six, mostly senior, players had to be disciplined last week, Scotland are in need of good on-field news to steady a suddenly rocky ship - but their task is tough in Dublin against a highly-motivated Ireland side with a point to prove and a championship chance.
And then there is England, staring at another bottom-half finish unless France’s Grand Slam party is spoiled. Another defeat would make it four wins in ten in the last two campaigns for Eddie Jones, and there are a few knives being sharpened...
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Wales vs Italy kicks off Six Nations Super Saturday
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France determined to crown resurgence against wounded England
Fabien Galthie’s side can secure their first grand slam and Six Nations title in 12 years in front of an expectant Stade de France
Wales vs Italy
Follow live coverage as Wales host Italy on the final weekend of the Six Nations in Cardiff.
Defending champions Wales were beaten 13-9 by leaders France last time out and will be hoping to bounce back on what promises to be an emotional day for Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones. Fly-half Biggar will become the seventh Welshman to win 100 caps for his country while lock Jones adds more history to a stellar career by hitting the 150-cap landmark - a feat never previously achieved in international rugby.
Italy have made two changes to the team that lost to Scotland with coach Kieran Crowley handing full-back Ange Capuozzo his first start and bringing in lock Marco Fuser. The Azzurri are bottom of the standings after losing all four of their games so far and are looking to avoid a 37th consecutive defeat in the competition.
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