France survive major scare to edge past Italy

Defending champions France came from behind to avoid a shock defeat against Italy in a thrilling Six Nations game. The Azzurri led 24-22 before Matthieu Jalibert sniped over from close range as France claimed a bonus-point win at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

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Ferocious France edge out Ireland in Paris thriller

France bolstered their Grand Slam ambitions with a hard fought but deserved 30-24 victory over Ireland at the Stade de France. Antoine Dupont’s stunning early try and the unerring boot of Melvyn Jaminet proved to be decisive for Les Blues.

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Dramatic finale sees France end Welsh Grand Slam dreams

France claimed a dramatic last-gasp 32-30 victory to deny Wales the Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam after a controversial Paris epic. They could also destroy Wales’ title hopes by beating Scotland with a bonus point next Friday. France had lock Paul Willemse sent off 11 minutes from time for making contact with the eye area of Wales prop Wyn Jones, while the visitors played the last eight minutes with 13 men.

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Itoje strikes late as England edge France

A late Maro Itoje try secured England victory over France in a Six Nations game full of high-speed, enterprising rugby at Twickenham to leave the championship wide open. Trailing by four points heading towards full-time but Itoje bundled over from a maul and was awarded the try by the TMO.

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Ireland fall short against in form France

A gallant Ireland came up agonisingly short in their attempt to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive as they fell to a narrow 13-15 defeat against France in Dublin. Tries from captain Charles Ollivon and winger Damian Penaud proved crucial for Les Bleus.

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