France 22-16 Scotland

France v Scotland Match Reports

France beat Scotland 22-16 in a bruising encounter at the Stade de France in Paris. Both teams scored a try and two penalties apiece in the first half, with Stuart Hogg going over for Scotland and Gael Fickou for France. Tim Swinson scored a second Scottish try shortly after the break, but Finn Russell missed an easy conversion after the ball fell off its tee. France were awarded a penalty a few minutes later, which Camille Lopez kicked to bring the teams level at 16-16. Camille Lopez kicked two further penalties inside the final 10 minutes to give France a six point victory. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• BBC: Scotland fall short as France pull away late on
• Guardian: France’s Camille Lopez keeps cool as Scotland battle but fall short
• Telegraph: Visitors just fall short in Paris despite Stuart Hogg's opening try
• Daily Mail: Guy Noves' side hold off brave visitors as Camille Lopez stars with the boot
• Sky Sports: Camille Lopez boots France to Six Nations victory over Scotland
• ESPN: France defeat Scotland to kick-start their Six Nations
• RBS 6 Nations: Lopez kicks France to narrow victory over Scots