Results, Recap & Highlights
Round 5 of the Guinness Six Nations delivered a thrilling conclusion to the tournament, with France securing the title in emphatic fashion. Les Bleus overpowered Scotland in Paris to claim their first championship since 2022, finishing the competition with a record-breaking attacking display.
Elsewhere, England produced a historic performance, dismantling Wales with their biggest-ever win in Cardiff, but their hopes of reclaiming the title were dashed as France sealed the championship. Ireland wrapped up their campaign with a hard-fought win over Italy, but they had to settle for third place in the final standings.
With dominant victories, standout performances, and dramatic finishes, the 2025 Six Nations left fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Here’s a full breakdown of the final round of action:
SHEEHAN HAT-TRICK SECURES HARD-FOUGHT IRELAND WIN OVER ITALY
Italy 17 – 22 Ireland (HT: 10-12)
Ireland ended their 2025 Guinness Six Nations campaign with a tense 22-17 victory over Italy in Rome, as Dan Sheehan’s hat-trick proved decisive in a scrappy but hard-fought encounter. Despite their 16th consecutive win over the Azzurri, Ireland lacked their usual sharpness, struggling with handling errors and discipline. Italy showed significant progress and pushed Andy Farrell’s side to the limit, with Monty Ioane and Stephen Varney crossing for well-worked tries. Paolo Garbisi controlled play brilliantly, but ill-discipline proved costly, as a red card to Ross Vintcent and a yellow to Michele Lamaro left the hosts exposed. Ireland capitalized on their dominant rolling maul, Sheehan scoring three times, while Hugo Keenan’s try provided the only score outside the forward pack. Though Ireland secured a deserved win, France’s victory over Scotland meant they had to settle for third place in the final standings, behind champions France and runners-up England. Italy finished fifth, showing promise but ultimately unable to secure a marquee win.
ITALY
- Tries: Ioane (11’), Varney (62’)
- Conversions: Allan (12’, 63’)
- Penalties: Allan (32’)
IRELAND
- Tries: Keenan (23’), Sheehan (39’, 46’, 57’)
- Conversions: Crowley (23’)
DOMINANT ENGLAND DEMOLISH WALES WITH RECORD WIN
Wales 14 – 68 England (HT: 7-35)
England delivered a historic statement performance in Cardiff, running in 10 tries to dismantle Wales 68-14, recording their biggest-ever win in Cardiff. Steve Borthwick’s side was ruthless from the start, storming into a 21-7 lead inside 30 minutes before overwhelming their rivals with a second-half masterclass. Maro Itoje opened the scoring inside three minutes, before Tom Roebuck, Tommy Freeman, Chandler Cunningham-South, and Will Stuart piled on in a relentless first half. England kept their foot on the gas after the break, adding five more tries, including a debut brace for Henry Pollock, as Wales suffered their heaviest-ever home defeat in the Championship. Despite this emphatic performance, England’s title hopes were dashed when France defeated Scotland, securing the Championship for Les Bleus. However, England’s campaign ended on a high, finishing as runners-up with their most dominant Six Nations display in years. Wales, meanwhile, finished last, enduring a tournament to forget.
WALES
- Tries: Thomas (30’, 76’)
- Conversions: Anscombe (31’), Evans (77’)
ENGLAND
- Tries: Itoje (2’), Roebuck (9’), Freeman (33’), Cunningham-South (37’, 80’), Stuart (39’), Mitchell (54’), Pollock (66’, 78’), Heyes (69’)
- Conversions: F. Smith (3’, 10’, 34’, 38’, 55’), M. Smith (67’, 70’, 79’, 80’)
FRANCE CROWNED SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONS WITH DOMINANT WIN OVER SCOTLAND
France 35 – 16 Scotland (HT: 16-13)
France clinched their first Guinness Six Nations title since 2022 with a commanding 35-16 victory over Scotland at the Stade de France, capping off an outstanding campaign with their fifth win of the tournament. Fabien Galthié’s side outmuscled and outclassed Scotland, setting a new Six Nations record of 30 tries in a single campaign. Thomas Ramos orchestrated the attack with precision, scoring 15 points, while Yoram Moefana (2), Louis Bielle-Biarrey, and Ramos himself crossed for France. Scotland showed plenty of fight, with Darcy Graham scoring in the first half, but they could not withstand Les Bleus’ relentless pace and power. With England thrashing Wales earlier in the day, the pressure was on France to deliver a bonus-point victory to secure the title outright. After a tight first half, the hosts turned on the style, with Bielle-Biarrey’s record-breaking eighth try of the tournament sparking a decisive surge that crushed Scotland’s hopes of an upset. France’s dominance was unquestionable, finishing top of the standings, ahead of England in second and Ireland in third. Scotland ended in fourth, while Italy (fifth) and Wales (sixth) rounded out the table.
FRANCE
- Tries: Moefana (17’, 61’), Bielle-Biarrey (42’), Ramos (56’)
- Conversions: Ramos (18’, 43’, 57’)
- Penalties: Ramos (3’, 25’, 38’)
SCOTLAND
- Tries: Graham (28’)
- Conversions: Russell (29’)
- Penalties: Russell (20’, 35’, 50’)
FINAL STANDINGS
That wraps up the 2025 Guinness Six Nations, with France crowned champions after a dominant campaign. Les Bleus’ attacking brilliance set a new tournament record, while England finished as runners-up, showing their potential with a statement win over Wales. Ireland secured third place, while Scotland, Italy, and Wales rounded out the table.
This year’s tournament delivered thrilling contests, historic performances, and unforgettable moments.
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