France Claims Six Nations Championship in Thrilling 35-16 Victory Over Scotland

Paris, March 15, 2025 – In a captivating match at the Stade de France, France secured their first Six Nations title since 2022 with a decisive 35-16 victory over Scotland. The win denied England a chance at the championship adn marked France’s second title since 2010.

Match Highlights

• France started strong, with Thomas Ramos kicking a penalty in the fourth minute.

• Yoram Moefana scored the first try for France in the 18th minute, with Ramos adding the conversion.

• Scotland fought back, with darcy Graham scoring a try in the 28th minute, converted by Finn Russell.

• Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored a try early in the second half, setting a new try-scoring record for a single Six Nations campaign.

• Ramos scored a try in the 56th minute, extending France’s lead.

• Moefana scored his second try in the 61st minute, sealing the victory for France.

Key Moments and Turning Points

Scotland showed promise in the second quarter, but a disallowed try by Tom Jordan just before halftime proved to be a critical blow. According to reports, he “pushed his way over, only for the TMO to inform referee Matthew Carley that Blair Kinghorn’s elbow had gone into touch in the build-up.”

France capitalized on this momentum shift, making a “blistering start to the second half” with Bielle-Biarrey’s record-breaking try.

Discipline and Penalties

Discipline played a crucial role in the match, with several yellow cards issued. Jamie Ritchie of Scotland was sinbinned early on, and French hooker Peato Mauvaka was yellow-carded for what was perceived as a headbutt. Jean-Baptiste Gros also received a yellow card for multiple team offences.

Team Lineups

france: Thomas Ramos; Damian Penaud, Gael Fickou, yoram Moefana, louis Bielle-Biarrey; Romain Ntamack, Maxime Lucu; Jean-Baptiste Gros, Peato Mauvaka, Uini Atonio; Thibaud Flament, Mickael Guillard; Francois Cros, Paul Boudehent, gregory Alldritt (capt).

Scotland: Blair Kinghorn; Darcy Graham, Huw Jones, Tom Jordan, Duhan van der Merwe; Finn Russell, Ben White; Pierre Schoeman, Dave Cherry, Zander Fagerson; Gregor Brown, Grant Gilchrist; Jamie Ritchie, Rory Darge, Matt Fagerson.

Scoring Sequence

The match unfolded with a series of penalties and tries:

SCORING SEQUENCE – 3 mins: Ramons pen, 3-0; 17: Moefana try, Ramos con, 10-0; 20: Russell pen, 10-3; 25: Ramos pen, 13-3; 28: Graham try, Russell con, 13-10; 25: Russell pen, 13-13; 38: Ramos pen, 16-13. (half-time 16-13); 42: Bielle-Biarrey try, ramos con, 23-13; 50: Russell pen, 23-16; 56: ramos try, con, 30-16; 61: Moefana try, 35-16.

Scotland’s Perspective

Despite their spirited performance, Scotland finished fourth for the second consecutive year, with only two wins out of five matches. While they showed resilience, costly penalties and missed opportunities ultimately hindered their chances.

Injuries and Impact

France played the match without their “inspirational captain Antoine Dupont” who was sidelined after suffering an ACL injury.

Conclusion

France’s victory in the Six Nations Championship marks a important achievement, showcasing their resilience and tactical prowess. despite facing challenges, they dominated in key moments, securing a well-deserved title. Do you think France can repeat their success next year? Share your predictions in the comments below!