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France take title with last-gasp win over England in 94-point thriller

France take title with last-gasp win over England in 94-point thriller
**"France Holds On to Title in Thrilling Six Nations Match Against England"** In a match that will be remembered for years to come, France edged out England 48-46 in an electrifying match that saw both teams give it their all at the Stade de France in Paris. The nail-biting finish saw Thomas Ramos sink a long-range penalty with seconds left on the clock, securing a dramatic title win for Les Bleus and sending shockwaves through the rugby world. As the clock ticked down, England's Tommy Freeman thought he had sealed the victory with a try in the 77th minute, celebrating in front of the French fans in a moment of jubilation. However, France regained possession off the restart and, just as in their previous encounter in Lyon, Ramos proved to be the game-changer. This thrilling match came as a welcome boost to France's Six Nations campaign, their third title in five years. However, for England, the gut-punch defeat marked the end of their own title aspirations, which had been over long ago. The match serves as a harsh reminder of England's disappointing campaign, which saw them lose four matches in a row, including listless defeats against Scotland, Ireland, and Italy. This defeat completes England's worst-ever Six Nations campaign, with just one win from five matches. Coach Steve Borthwick's side finished fifth in the 2026 table, matching the historic lows of 2018 and 2021. However, this performance against one of the world's most gifted teams will be a vital piece of evidence for Borthwick as he prepares to face a summer of scrutiny. England's players will regroup and refocus ahead of a summer block of fixtures that could ultimately decide their coach's future. Their next challenge is a daunting one, facing the world champions South Africa on July 4th. As they look to bounce back from this disappointing campaign, one thing is certain – this thrilling match will be etched in the memories of rugby fans across Nigeria and around the world.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context

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