Ramos penalty at death seals wild Six Nations title for France and breaks Ireland hearts 

The most chaotic championship in memory had the most fitting finale as England and France engaged in an epic slugfest before Tommy Freeman looked to have gifted Ireland the crown. Ramos wrestled it back. 
TO THE VICTORS: France's Antoine Dupont lifts the Championship Trophy following the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday March 14, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire

TO THE VICTORS: France's Antoine Dupont lifts the Championship Trophy following the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday March 14, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Six Nations: France 48 England 46 

Ireland's hopes of being crowned 2026 Guinness Six Nations champions were crushed at the end of a remarkable final round’s rugby as the tournament’s self-styled Super Saturday really lived up to its name.

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