France 48-46 England: Six Nations 2026 rugby union – as it happened

Well, that was quite the ride. See you all next year.Here’s the full match reportMaro Itoje“It was a tough couple of games an we’re disappointed to lose this one. I truly believe this team is going places and we will learn from this and take it forward. We knew we had to be better at converting our territory to points, and we did that

France win Six Nations with last kick as Thomas Ramos sinks England in thriller

This has been a stunningly unpredictable Six Nations and no one saw this remarkable final reel coming. While France may have clinched the trophy for the second successive year England came within seconds of spoiling their pulsating last night party in a see-sawing game for the ages. In the end the hosts needed a last-gasp penalty from Thomas Ramos to secure the trophy, dashing rising Irish hopes of a sensational title heist.It will go down among the most extraordinary chapters in the 120-year history of this fixture, ultimately securing back-to-back titles for France for the first time since 2007. They were particularly indebted to the brilliant Louis Bielle-Biarrey who surpassed himself by scoring four tries, condemning England to four losses in the same championship season for the first time in 50 years

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war

Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix because of the war in the Middle East.The races were due to take place on 12 April in Bahrain and 19 April in Saudi Arabia but the sport was approaching the point at which a decision on cancellation needed to be made to prevent more freight being sent to Bahrain.In a statement F1 conceded they had been left with no choice but to cancel the races for the safety of everyone involved.“It has been confirmed today that, after careful evaluations, due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April,” it read. “While several alternatives were considered, it was ultimately decided that no substitutions will be made in April

Townsend endures familiar script with Ireland’s green energy overpowering Scotland | Luke McLaughlin

There were some Ireland fans who even said they would not begrudge Scotland victory, the triple crown, and, potentially, a first Six Nations title. There was a sense Gregor Townsend’s side had earned their day in the sun, somehow, especially after the glorious fourth-round triumph against France. And this Ireland team have certainly had their share of vitamin D against Scotland.Ireland’s players, it soon became clear, did not see it that way. They were visibly keen to remind Scotland that no one is owed anything in elite sport

Wales run riot in Cardiff to crush Italy for first Six Nations win since 2023

So that’s what it was like. Wales win a Six Nations match in Cardiff for the first time in more than four years. A crowd of 70,000 fairly ripped the roof off. And they did it with virtually every play of the game. Most of those gave some cause or other for a cheer – and, boy, did the locals respond

Wales 31-17 Italy: Six Nations 2026 rugby union – as it happened

That’s your lot from me. I’m heading straight over to bring you live updates of the Six Nations finale in Paris. Thanks for all you time – and messages – and please join me over there. Here is Michael Aylwin’s match report …And the France v England MBM …Aaron Wainwright was a deserved Player Of The Match“Incredible to win. The last two games we played really well but hado’t got across the line, the way we started this game and finished it showed the character of the group