France Secures Six Nations Title with Victory over Scotland
Les Bleus clinch their 27th championship in the Six Nations after defeating Scotland 35-16.
The French national rugby team, known as Les Bleus, secured the Six Nations Championship title on March 15, 2025, with a decisive 35-16 victory over Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis.
This victory marks France's 27th title in the longstanding tournament, equalling England for the most championships since the Six Nations format began in 2000.
The match witnessed a roller-coaster of emotions, with France initially racing to a 10-0 lead, thanks to a penalty from Thomas Ramos and an early try by Yoram Moefana.
However, the first half proved challenging as France faced scrutiny from a resilient Scottish team.
A series of infractions led to two yellow cards for French players, Peato Mauvaka and Jean-Baptiste Gros, leaving the team playing with 14 men during critical moments of the match.
Despite these setbacks, the French squad maintained composure and added points before halftime, ultimately leading 16-13 at the break.
Scotland, inspired by an aim to upset the French plans, managed to score through an impressive try by Darcy Graham, contributing to a sense of unease in the French camp.
In the second half, France's pressure and strategic play became more evident.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey, one of the standout players throughout the tournament, further solidified his reputation by scoring again, bringing his total for the tournament to eight tries, tying a century-old record.
Thomas Ramos continued to be a crucial asset for France, scoring two tries and becoming the all-time points leader for the French national team with a total of 450 points.
Yoram Moefana also delivered a powerful performance, scoring two tries in the match, the second contributing to the bonus point that emphasizes the extensive scoring capabilities of the French side, which registered a tournament record of 30 tries, surpassing England's previous record of 29 from the 2001 season.
The victory came in the backdrop of a season filled with highs and lows for the French team, including a narrow loss in England and a previous emphatic win against Ireland.
This title represents not only a significant achievement for the players but also for coach Fabien Galthié, marking his second championship with the team since taking over in 2020 after a successful Grand Slam win in 2022. The current squad has showcased exceptional talent, featuring players like Ramos, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey, and Alldritt, thus promising a bright future ahead.
The Stade de France was animated by approximately 78,226 fans, witnessing an emotional celebration as players and supporters marked this triumph.
As the team lifted the Six Nations trophy, it signified not merely a win in a match but a pivotal moment for French rugby in their journey reflecting resilience and tactical prowess.
This victory marks France's 27th title in the longstanding tournament, equalling England for the most championships since the Six Nations format began in 2000.
The match witnessed a roller-coaster of emotions, with France initially racing to a 10-0 lead, thanks to a penalty from Thomas Ramos and an early try by Yoram Moefana.
However, the first half proved challenging as France faced scrutiny from a resilient Scottish team.
A series of infractions led to two yellow cards for French players, Peato Mauvaka and Jean-Baptiste Gros, leaving the team playing with 14 men during critical moments of the match.
Despite these setbacks, the French squad maintained composure and added points before halftime, ultimately leading 16-13 at the break.
Scotland, inspired by an aim to upset the French plans, managed to score through an impressive try by Darcy Graham, contributing to a sense of unease in the French camp.
In the second half, France's pressure and strategic play became more evident.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey, one of the standout players throughout the tournament, further solidified his reputation by scoring again, bringing his total for the tournament to eight tries, tying a century-old record.
Thomas Ramos continued to be a crucial asset for France, scoring two tries and becoming the all-time points leader for the French national team with a total of 450 points.
Yoram Moefana also delivered a powerful performance, scoring two tries in the match, the second contributing to the bonus point that emphasizes the extensive scoring capabilities of the French side, which registered a tournament record of 30 tries, surpassing England's previous record of 29 from the 2001 season.
The victory came in the backdrop of a season filled with highs and lows for the French team, including a narrow loss in England and a previous emphatic win against Ireland.
This title represents not only a significant achievement for the players but also for coach Fabien Galthié, marking his second championship with the team since taking over in 2020 after a successful Grand Slam win in 2022. The current squad has showcased exceptional talent, featuring players like Ramos, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey, and Alldritt, thus promising a bright future ahead.
The Stade de France was animated by approximately 78,226 fans, witnessing an emotional celebration as players and supporters marked this triumph.
As the team lifted the Six Nations trophy, it signified not merely a win in a match but a pivotal moment for French rugby in their journey reflecting resilience and tactical prowess.
