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Ramos's Last-Kick Penalty Crowns France Six Nations Champions

Ireland finish with a Triple Crown, placing second.

Overview

  • Thomas Ramos landed a stoppage-time penalty to defeat England 48-46 in Paris, sealing France's 2026 title.
  • Ireland overpowered Scotland 43-21 in Dublin for a bonus-point win that clinched a fourth Triple Crown in five years and stretched their run in the fixture to 12 straight.
  • Ireland briefly topped the table after their victory, but France retained the championship with the final kick of the tournament.
  • Scotland's push for a first Six Nations title and a first Triple Crown since 1990 ended in Dublin, with coach Gregor Townsend lauding progress but acknowledging the need to be better.
  • England produced seven tries in their strongest display of the campaign, while France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four as the title race was decided in a frenetic finale.