France 32-21 Scotland

France v Scotland Match Reports

France held off a Scotland fightback to earn a 32-21 bonus point victory in Paris. An eventful opening quarter saw both teams have a player red-carded for dangerous play. The hosts led 22-7 at the break, with Romain Ntamack, Ethan Dumortier and Thomas Ramos all crossing for France, and Huw Jones crossing for Scotland. After the break, Huw Jones bagged his second try to close the gap for Scotland. Thomas Ramos then struck a penalty for France, but Scotland were in the ascendancy going into the final quarter. Finn Russell scored Scotland's third try to put them within four points and set up a tense final 10 minutes. Despite a determined effort from Scotland, hopes of a comeback were dashed when Gael Fickou dived over in the final minute to secure a bonus point victory for France. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: Scotland's perfect Six Nations record ended by France after disastrous start
• BBC: France end Scotland's Grand Slam hopes in dramatic match
• Guardian: Scotland fall to France and Gaël Fickou in 14-a-side Six Nations battle
• Daily Mail: Fickou and Ramos shine as Fabien Galthie's side end Scotland's hopes of the Six Nations Grand Slam in Paris
• Sky Sports: France hang on for Six Nations win vs Scotland after both sides see red cards
• ESPN: France win Six Nations thriller to end Scotland hopes of Grand Slam
• Scotsman: Scotland suffer first Six Nations defeat in France despite valiant effort after early red cards
• Scottish Rugby: France 32-21 Scotland match report