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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Luke Baker

Six Nations title permutations: What France, England and Ireland need to win the championship

There are just three fixtures of the 2025 Six Nations remaining and the title race has taken shape with three teams still harbouring ambitions of lifting the trophy on 15 March.

France’s emphatic win over Ireland establishes Fabien Galthie’s side as favourites for the title, with the hosts’ grand slam dreams dashed in Dublin. A bonus-point victory takes France clear of their penultimate opponents at the top of the table despite defeat to England earlier in the tournament.

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