Scotland beat France to keep Six Nations title race open
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On 2026-03-07, Scotland defeated France 50-40, scoring seven tries in a high-scoring Six Nations match. The result ended France's hopes of a Grand Slam but left them still leading the championship standings going into the final round. The win keeps the title race open, with the outcome to be decided on the last weekend of fixtures.
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- •Scotland scored seven tries against France in their 50-40 victory on 2026-03-07.
- •France's loss to Scotland ended their chance of winning all five Six Nations matches in 2026.
- •Despite the defeat, France remain in first place in the Six Nations table after round four.
- •The Six Nations 2026 standings were updated on 2026-03-07 to reflect Scotland's win over France.
- •Scotland's victory means the Six Nations title will only be decided after round five.
- •Media in South Africa, Argentina, France, and Asia all reported Scotland's upset win over France.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If France win their final Six Nations match with a bonus point France are likely to secure the 2026 Six Nations title despite the loss to Scotland.
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Primary Sources (6)
WESTFrance24 - World (EN)Seven-try Scotland stun France to end Les Bleus' Six Nations Grand Slam hopesCNChannel News AsiaFrance still in Six Nations driving seat despite Scots maulingCNChannel News AsiaScotland beat France 50-40 to keep Six Nations title race openAFRICAIOL (South Africa)Scotland stun France to take Six Nations to wire