In a thrilling encounter in the 2026 Six Nations Tournament, Scotland emerged victorious against France at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. This match was critical for both teams, particularly for France, who aimed for a grand slam after securing wins against Ireland, Wales, and Italy.
Match Details
- Date: Date of the match
- Time: 15:10 local time
- Location: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
- Broadcast: TF1
Team Lineups
Scotland’s Starting XV
- Blair Kinghorn
- Darcy Graham
- Huw Jones
- Sione Tuipulotu (Captain)
- Kyle Steyn
- Finn Russell
- Ben White
- Rory Darge
- Jack Dempsey
- Matt Fagerson
- Scott Cummings
- Gregor Brown
- D’Arcy Rae
- George Turner
- Pierre Schoeman
France’s Starting XV
- Thomas Ramos
- Théo Attissogbe
- Nicolas Depoortere
- Yoram Moefana
- Louis Bielle-Biarrey
- Matthieu Jalibert (Flyhalf)
- Antoine Dupont (Captain)
- Oscar Jegou
- Anthony Jelonch
- François Cros
- Mickaël Guillard
- Charles Ollivon
- Dorian Aldegheri
- Julien Marchand
- Jean-Baptiste Gros
Key Events
During this tense match, Matthieu Jalibert received a yellow card, impacting France’s chances significantly. Despite their efforts, Scotland capitalized on this opportunity, ultimately scoring their third try and sealing the game.
Coaching Staff
- Scotland Head Coach: Gregor Townsend
- France Head Coach: Fabien Galthié
Match Official
The game was officiated by Angus Gardner from Australia, ensuring the match was conducted fairly.
This victory for Scotland is a crucial moment in their Six Nations campaign, demonstrating their strength at home against a formidable French side. The result will undoubtedly influence the standings and future matches in this prestigious tournament.
