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Seven-try Scotland stun France to end Les Bleus' Six Nations Grand Slam hopes

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Scotland scored seven tries to France's six in a thrilling 50-40 win at Murrayfield on Saturday, ending the defending champions' Grand Slam charge and ensuring the Six Nations title race goes to the final day.

By: FRANCE 24 Scotland's Darcy Graham dives over the line to score the hosts' opening try at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on March 7, 2026. © Paul Ellis, AFP ⁠Wings Darcy ​Graham and Kyle Steyn scored two ​tries each as Scotland beat France 50-40 in Edinburgh on Saturday to secure a ​pulsating ‌bonus-point win that ensures ⁠the Six Nations Championship will be decided in ‌the final round next weekend.

Despite the defeat, ⁠a try-scoring bonus-point means France head the table on points-difference from ​Scotland with both teams on ‌16 points from their five games. Ireland are still in the mix with ‌14 points.

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Prop Pierre Schoeman and scrumhalf Ben White ​also crossed for tries as the Scots ran France ragged with a high-tempo game ​in the Edinburgh sunshine and they ​recorded their highest points ​tally over France.

The visitors scored tries through wings Louis ​Bielle-Biarrey and Theo Attissogbe, scrumhalf Antoine Dupont, fullback Thomas Ramos (two) and flanker Oscar Jegou, but coach Fabien Galthié will ⁠be concerned by their discipline with two yellow ⁠cards and ​how they wilted under pressure.

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