Summary

  • France seal Grand Slam with impressive victory in jubilant Paris

  • Captain Antoine Dupont scores in 61st minute as France clinch first Six Nations since 2010

  • Freddie Steward went over for England to reduce France's 18-6 first-half lead

  • Gael Fickou and Francois Crois scored in first half to delight Stade de France

  • Ireland beat Scotland earlier and finish second

  • England finish third after three defeats

  1. Postpublished at 20:41 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2022

    France 11-6 England

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England would have taken this. It's a relatively quiet stadium. France have blown a few chances but England don't care about that, they only care about piling on the pressure.

  2. Missed penaltypublished at 36 mins

    France 11-6 England

    Melvyn Jaminet tries his luck from near halfway, a little to the left, and he pulls his well-struck but inaccurate effort wide to the left.

  3. Postpublished at 35 mins

    France 11-6 England

    Oof, that's a big scrum from France as they push England back and earn a penalty.

    Our Shakespeare-quoting friend in the front row, the colossal Uini Atonio, is getting the better of Ellis Genge at the moment.

  4. Postpublished at 33 mins

    France 11-6 England

    Melvyn Jaminet takes another high ball. The France full-back is getting peppered by England tonight.

    Prop Will Stuart carries powerfully for England before Marcus Smith shows a glimpse of his fancy footwork, almost sending George Furbank through a small gap.

    It doesn't quite work and England knock on at the following ruck.

  5. Penalty - France 11-6 Englandpublished at 30 mins

    Marcus Smith

    Marcus Smith has his second penalty and England cut their deficit once more.

    Marcus SmithImage source, Getty Images
  6. Postpublished at 29 mins

    France 11-3 England

    Joe Marchant does well to break a tackle and carry into France's half.

    England's attack loses its impetus but referee Jaco Peyper brings them back for a penalty.

    Better from England, who will have another shot at goal.

  7. Postpublished at 28 mins

    France 11-3 England

    Romain Ntamack launches a kick high into the Parisian sky and George Furbank opts to volley it back. A novel approach!

    France then knock on as they try to counter and England will have a scrum near halfway.

  8. Postpublished at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2022

    France 11-3 England

    Ugo Monye
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    France are one pass or one catch away from blowing this game out of sight. Freddie Steward is struggling defensively. England need to respond and show something different.

  9. Replacementpublished at 26 mins

    France 11-3 England

    Elliot Daly is on for England, replacing wing Jack Nowell, who seemed to land awkwardly on his arm.

    Jack Nowell goes offImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 26 mins

    France 11-3 England

    More joy from the high ball for England, as Freddie Steward rises high to catch one near the French 22.

    However, France are smart at the breakdown and turn the ball over again.

    Antoine Dupont kicks clear into touch and the game is back in England's half.

  11. Postpublished at 25 mins

    France 11-3 England

    Shaun Edwards has clearly had a big effect on this French side. They absolutely love defending. They throw themselves into every tackle.

    France stop Ellis GengeImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 20:27 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2022

    France 11-3 England

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    France have carved England open a few times. They're going absolutely hell for leather at the defensive line. England can't get a big shot away.

  13. Penalty - France 11-3 Englandpublished at 24 mins

    Melvyn Jaminet

    Easy for Jaminet and France are eight points in front again.

  14. Postpublished at 23 mins

    France 8-3 England

    Antoine Dupoint can't catch an offload from Gregory Alldritt but it doesn't matter as referee Jaco Peyper brings play back for a penalty on France's right, a touch outside the English 22.

    This looks like a good chance for Melvyn Jaminet to restore their eight-point lead.

  15. Postpublished at 22 mins

    France 8-3 England

    Gael Fickou sits Jack Nowell down with a thumping tackle.

    Jonathan Danty kicks behind and then it's an error from George Furbank, who steps into touch to hand France a line-out just outside England's 22.

  16. Postpublished at 20 mins

    France 8-3 England

    Jack Nowell could be in trouble here.

    Referee Jaco Peyper and TMO Marius Jonker are having a look at the England wing's challenge on Melvyn Jaminet as the France full-back was trying to catch a high ball.

    Jaminet falls awkwardly from a height as Nowell makes contact with him mid-air.

    The penalty actually goes against France wing Damien Penaud, who is deemed to have got in Nowell's way and pushed him into Jaminet.

    Jack NowellImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 20:20 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2022

    France 8-3 England

    Matt Dawson
    Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England are not going to be rampaging through this French side, but if they get into position and go through their phases, France may give some penalties away. It's a good riposte after the French try.

  18. Penalty - France 8-3 Englandpublished at 20 mins

    Marcus Smith

    Just outside the French 10-metre line but in front of the posts, Smith slots over his penalty with ease.

    England are off the mark.

  19. Postpublished at 19 mins

    France 8-0 England

    England take the direct route as they look to chip away at France's lead, with the forwards taking it in turns to truck it up in midfield.

    Uini Atonio is then penalised at a ruck, giving England the chance to kick at goal.

    It's comfortably in Marcus Smith's range.

  20. Postpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2022

    France 8-0 England

    Ugo Monye
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What a try to entertain this French crowd. A couple of players gave Fickou a high-five but the rest of the players are back in position. There are no big celebrations. This is about the job.