France won back-to-back Six Nations titles after beating England 48-46 on a last-second penalty kick by Thomas Ramos in a thriller for the ages in Paris this morning.
England scored its seventh try in the 77th minute and converted for 46-45. If the score held for a few more minutes at the Stade de France, Ireland would have been crowned the champion.
But France pressed yet again, lost possession, regained it, and earned two penalties after the fulltime siren.
Captain Antoine Dupont debated with referee Nika Amashukeli where the penalty spots were and Ramos, who didn't miss a goal kick all night, finally lined up a shot from more than 40 metres out.
He nailed it and leaped into the arms of teammates, back-to-back champions for the first time in 19 years.
Earlier, France left wing Louis Bielle‑Biarrey scored four of his team's six tries.
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