Rugby: France beat England to claim long-awaited Six Nations Grand Slam
Fabien Galthie's side showed their brilliance in an exhilarating opening half, although some poor passing and handling kept England in the game until the hour.
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France captain Dupont eager to enjoy Grand Slam as World Cup looms
SAINT-DENIS: France captain Antoine Dupont insisted that he wanted to "make the most" of a long-awaited Grand Slam success and not worry about the World Cup after a 25-13 win at home to England saw Les Bleus to a first Six Nations title in 12 years.
France live up to star billing as Antoine Dupont scores telling try to beat England and clinch Six Nations Grand Slam
France ended a 12-year wait for a Grand Slam victory with a battling win over England at Stade de France. Fabien Galthie’s side played the best rugby through the course of the Six Nations, but still had to get the job done — after being pipped at the final hurdle by Wales 12 months ago.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: France and Ireland are in a league of their own
Before this Six Nations I was hugely excited at the prospect of five of the best sides in the world, and Italy, going head to head and, if it didn’t quite live up to the hype, it was a hugely significant and largely enjoyable tournament nonetheless.
Francia cuadra el círculo con el Grand Slam del Seis Naciones
Los banderines con la tricolor ondearon en el cielo de París, que está de fiesta porque Francia vuelve a ser campeona del. Selló su primer título desde 2010, con Grand Slam incluido como entonces, ante Inglaterra (25-13), el mismo rival al que tumbó en la última jornada hace doce años, también en Saint-Denis.
Superb France beat England to claim long-awaited Six Nations Grand Slam
PARIS : France claimed their first Grand Slam and championship title in the Six Nations since 2010 as they beat England 25-13 on Saturday after passing a test of nerves in a contest they largely dominated at a packed Stade de France.
