Lawrence Dallaglio today insisted England’s spectacular winning run was all a matter of conscience.

FRENCH rugby has plumbed new depths following a second stunning Six Nations defeat at the Stade de France on Saturday that has left the nation feeling ‘‘offended’’, ‘‘battered’’ and ‘‘humiliated’’.

THERE is unlikely to be another match where the cliché “a game of two halves” could be more appropriate. This was incredible stuff.

IT may not have ended with the predicted result, but the match in Paris was definitely the most exciting of the Six Nations tournament to date with lots of points, plenty of drama and a thrilling finish.

Wales sealed a brilliant, breathless 43-35 Six Nations victory over France in Paris after Neil Jenkins masterminded an unforgettable four-try triumph.

A penalty by Christophe Lamaison has inched France back in front at Stade de France.

France haven't given up in Stade de France - a try has narrowed the gap between the home side and come-back kids Wales.

Wales coach Graham Henry has warned his players ‘‘to be prepared for anything’’ when they take on Six Nations rivals France in Paris tomorrow.

Wales are determined to erase their painful Murrayfield memories by shutting the door on France if they establish a commanding lead in Paris this weekend.

WALES’ Six Nations Championship clash against France in Paris tomorrow week looks likely to go ahead as planned.

Pepito Elhorga looks set for his France international debut when they take on Wales at the Stade de France on March 17.

France coach Bernard Laporte insists his team are still in the hunt for the Six Nations Championship title despite struggling to shake off Italy in Rome.

France held off a spirited late challenge from a Diego Dominguez-inspired Italy to win their Six Nations Championship clash 30-19 at the Stadio Flaminio.

France have scored a try at Flaminio Stadium in their Six Nations clash against Italy.

Christophe Lamaison has added three points to Fance's lead in the Six Nations clash with Italy.

France have added another three points to their lead over Italy at Flaminio Stadium.

France have added three points to their lead at Flaminio Stadium, having lost a golden opportunity for a try.

It is a shame that the closest and hardest match to predict for this round of the Six Nations tournament has fallen victim to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

AS YET there is no respite for France’s beleaguered first XV and they would have found few words of comfort in yesterday morning’s press.

Brian O’Driscoll was dubbed the best centre in the world by French coach Bernard Laporte after ending his side’s title dream for the second successive season.

Brian O'Driscoll inspired Ireland to a famous 22-15 win over France at Lansdowne Road.

Ireland have recorded their first home victory over France since 1983 with an impressive performance at Lansdowne Road.

French out-half Christophe Lamaison has been sin-binned at Lansdowne Road.

Gregor Townsend could be struggling to play any further part in this season's Six Nations Championship.

Raphael Ibanez, Abdelatif Benazzi and Christophe Dominici have all been named in the French squad for the opening Six Nations match against Scotland in Paris on February 4.