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Six Nations Rugby: France Beat Scotland 35-16 To Win Title, Set Tournament-Try Record

France warded off a resilient Scotland 35-16 to clinch the Six Nations rugby 2025 title with a tournament-try record on Sunday (March 16). Coach Fabien Galthie's side needed only a victory at chilly Stade de France to ensure a first title since 2022. The bonus-point win helped Les Tricolores finish one point above England, who hammered Wales 68-14 with 10 tries. “We have shed this weight,” said a relieved Galthie, who was also coach three years ago. “We share our joy and the pleasure with the French people.” France scored four tries to set a tournament record with 30, one more than England in 2001.

France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: 1
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

The French team celebrate with the trophy after the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: Antoine Dupont
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

The French team players Antoine Dupont, center, and Gregory Alldritt, right, celebrate with the trophy after the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: Antoine Dupont
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

France's Antoine Dupont stands on the pitch on crutches as he celebrates with teammates after the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: Yoram Moefana
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

France's Yoram Moefana scores the opening try during the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey races in to score a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey, center, is tackled by Scotland's Darcy Graham, right, during the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey, center, offloads to France's Damian Penaud during the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey, center, is tackled by Scotland's Darcy Graham, right, during the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: Damian Penaud
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey, left, offloads to France's Damian Penaud during the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: Romain Ntamack
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

France's Romain Ntamack races ahead of Scotland's Darcy Graham during the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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France vs Scotland Six Nations rugby union match: Thibaud Flament
Six Nations Rugby 2025: France vs Scotland | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

France's Thibaud Flament is tackled during the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

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