France faces England in Paris tonight for the 120th edition of the iconic ‘Le Crunch’ clash, capping off an exciting 2026 Six Nations on Super Saturday. A victory for the hosts in this final match secures their title retention, following Ireland’s earlier 43-21 triumph over Scotland in Dublin. That result crowned Ireland with the Triple Crown and ended Scotland’s dreams of a first championship, propelling the Irish to the top of the standings.
High Stakes for Title Contenders
France sits in second place, trailing Ireland by three points. The champions need only a win against England to hold onto their crown, while Ireland hopes their old rivals deliver an upset. Officials confirm the table positions leave little margin for error in this decisive encounter at the Stade de France.
England’s Form Slump
England arrives under pressure after a stark turnaround. Steve Borthwick’s team followed a 12-Test winning run with three straight defeats, dropping to fifth place and teetering on the edge of their worst Six Nations performance ever. No England side has lost four matches in the tournament’s history, making an upset victory essential not just to spoil France’s plans under Fabien Galthie but also to alleviate mounting scrutiny on Borthwick.
Follow live updates from the Stade de France as the action unfolds.
