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Steve Borthwick admits England are ‘hurting’ after worst ever Six Nations

England produced their best performance of the competition as they fell to a late 48-46 loss to France, which saw them finish in fifth with one win.

The Independent UK

England player ratings vs France: Ollie Chessum colossal in agonising Six Nations defeat

Steve Borthwick’s side much improved in attack despite falling to last-gasp Thomas Ramos penalty in 13-try thriller

Evening Standard

Heartbreak for England but spirited display signposts the way forward

Steve Borthwick was under immense pressure but the character shown by his team against France offers hope of better times ahead

The Guardian - UK

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Six Nations heartbreak for England as last-minute penalty gives France dramatic win

England delivered their best performance of the Guinness Six Nations but ultimately lost to France in a thrilling match in Paris. Thomas Ramos secured a 48-46 victory for France with a last-gasp penalty in the final act of the Championship. Tommy Freeman scored a try with three minutes remaining, briefly…

The Independent UK

France vs England LIVE: Six Nations result, latest updates and reaction as Les Bleus clinch title

Thomas Ramos delivers last-gasp penalty as Les Bleus edge 13-try thriller to retain crown

Evening Standard

France vs England LIVE: Les Bleus snatch Six Nations title with last-second penalty after instant classic

France 48-46 England: Ramos held his nerve with the final kick to devastate brilliant England and hand Les Bleus the title following one of the greatest Six Nations matches of all time

The Independent UK

England need to use their eyes and leave gameplan behind to overturn odds in Paris

Steve Borthwick must throw off the shackles in attack in Paris to inject some energy into his increasingly predictable England side

The Guardian - UK

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How to watch France vs England: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations today

Red Rose hoping to end dismal campaign on a positive note

Evening Standard

Is France vs England on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament finale

The Independent UK

Borthwick and Itoje fight for their futures as England seek redemption in Paris

It is a decade since England beat France across the Channel in the Six Nations and with results spiralling downwards the pressure is on to avoid their worst-ever finish

The Guardian - UK

F1’s Chinese GP, Six Nations finale and Women’s League Cup final – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje issues rallying cry for England to ‘show character’ and end dismal Six Nations on high

England will be condemned to their worst Six Nations finish since 1987 if they lose to France in Paris

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje issues England rallying cry for France finale: ‘Show this team’s character’

Maro Itoje has called on his England side to show their character as they seek to salvage some pride from a dismal Six Nations campaign against title-chasing France in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell admits ‘anything can happen’ as Six Nations chasing Ireland hope for England favour

Ireland are in a three-way battle to win the Six Nations

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick needs to wreck French title bid - his future may rely on it

Big questions will be asked at the end of a woeful Six Nations for England

The Independent UK

England must find a new way against France – or third crisis could be the end of Steve Borthwick

Defeats to Scotland, Ireland and Italy have put pressure on the England head coach ahead of a meeting with title-chasing France

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje insists there is ‘no crack’ in England squad after clash with Fin Smith

Itoje and Smith appeared to share a heated discussion over what to do with a penalty against Italy

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick should trust Marcus Smith to unshackle England’s faltering attack

The Harlequins fly-half will win his 50th cap against France but it still appears the head coach lacks faith in him

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The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum: England hoping to rain on France’s Six Nations parade in Paris

Favourites France are locked in a three-way battle for the crown with Ireland and Scotland.

Evening Standard

France vs England, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Les Bleus in pole position to retain title as opponents face prospect of worst-ever showing

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick’s England selection has the whiff of damage limitation

Unadventurous team will need to improve significantly on multiple fronts if they are to poop France’s potential title party in Paris

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick confident he knows how to turn around England’s ailing fortunes

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has backed Borthwick to continue as head coach.

Evening Standard

France vs England: Steve Borthwick makes one change in bid to avoid worst-ever Six Nations

Under-fire head coach resists urge to make more sweeping alterations after historic Italy loss

The Independent UK

England make just one change for Six Nations clash with France after Italy horror show

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The Independent UK

The shift in strategy behind England’s bid to salvage Six Nations against France

Ollie Chessum’s return to the blindside is more significant than might first appear as struggling England face a huge challenge in Paris

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