There are just three fixtures of the 2025 Six Nations remaining and the title race has taken shape with three teams still harbouring ambitions of lifting the trophy on 15 March. France’s emphatic win over Ireland establishes Fabien Galthie’s side as favourites for the title,

The biggest match of the championship lived up to the hype in Dublin, and superstar Antoine Dupont played only a fleeting part. Ironically, thumping winner France had more gripes

France replaced Ireland's hand on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. France decisively took over the lead of the championship with a bonus-point victory and can clinch its first title since 2022 in the final round at home next Saturday when Scotland will be welcomed to Paris.

France demolish Ireland 42-27 in Dublin putting them in pole position for the Six Nations Championship.

France thrashed Ireland 42-27 on Saturday afternoon in Dublin to take command of the 2025 Six Nations championships. The victory – France's biggest in Dublin – was all the more impressive as it was achieved without skipper Antoine Dupont who left the field late in the first-half with his side leading 5-0.