US EditionSix Nations closing with a title shootout between France, Scotland and Ireland
France leads Scotland on points difference in a close race as Ireland, Scotland, and France vie for the Six Nations title with multiple outcomes possible, sources say.
- On Saturday, the Six Nations goes to a three-way title shootout between France, Scotland and Ireland as Super Saturday holds decisive matches in Dublin, Cardiff and Paris.
- France leads Scotland only on points difference after Scotland's 50-40 win in Edinburgh, leaving multiple outcomes in play on Saturday.
- France coach Fabien Galthié urged focus on England, saying 'The players believe in their individual and collective abilities and are legitimately ambitious,' as Townsend and Farrell warned their teams to prepare.
- France can clinch the championship if they beat England, but if they draw or lose, the victor of Ireland v Scotland will pip them to the title, as France leads only on points difference.
- With recent history favouring Ireland — three titles since 2022 — the match carries legacy stakes as Ireland and Scotland meet in their first Triple Crown showdown since 2009, with Ireland seeking their ninth Six Nations era title while Scotland last won in 1990.
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The Independent (US)Six Nations title permutations: How France and Ireland can win championship
The title fight will be decided on ‘Super Saturday’
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