Ruthless Ramos seals back-to-back Six Nations title for France
Thomas Ramos kicked a decisive penalty kick just before the final whistle to secure victory and claim his second consecutive Six Nations championship as Les Bleus defeated an all-out battle from their rivals, 48-46.
Key Points
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1Thomas Ramos secured victory for France with the final kick of his last-gasp, winning-side-to-win side-winning effort in an epic match.
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2France claimed their second consecutive Six Nations title after a thrilling encounter against England that ended 48-46 at full time.
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3Louis Bielle-Biarrey was instrumental to Les Bleus' success by scoring four tries during the barn-storming contest, while France's total of five penalties contributed significantly.
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Perspectives
Thomas Ramos scored the winning kick in stoppage time, but France's victory was secured by Louis Bielle-Biarrey who contributed four tries.
— (Rthk.hk)"What a bewildering end to this most ludicrous of all rugby matches" - describing an epic clash where England showed what might have been despite the final result being decided on France's last kick. The match was described as bonkers and ludicrou.
— (Independent.co.uk)France defeated rejuvenated England 48-46 in a Six Nations final match, retaining their title with Thomas Ramos kicking two penalty conversions after Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries for France and nine total. The scoreline was tied at halftime before the French side secured victory through accurate penalties from Ramos following an entertaining contest where both teams exchanged multiple attempts on goal earlier in the game.
Thomas Ramos scored a late penalty to secure an extraordinary 48-46 Six Nations victory for France over England at Stade de Paris in front of their own fans, ending the tournament with three titles won by Les Bleus since last year and leaving Tommy Freeman's side looking on as they suffered another defeat.