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The Six Nations has concluded with France named the best rugby nation in Europe in 2025.
Ireland’s hopes of defending their title already looked to be lost ahead of Super Saturday, although they did at least hold serve by beating Italy 22-17 in the opening match of the final weekend,.
England did their job by hammering Wales in Cardiff but Les Bleus were still very much in the box seat for the title.
Despite a first-half scare, France came through in convincing fashion to seal the deal.
Here’s how it all unfolded
Six Nations 2025 table
Six Nations results
Round one
Round two
Round three
Round four
Round five