France claim Grand Slam

Mar 20 2010

France were crowned RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam champions in Paris on Saturday as three penalties from Morgan Parra and a Francois Trinh-Duc drop-goal gave them a 12-10 win over England.

Martin Johnson's men produced their best performance championship and took the lead with a sixth-minute try from Ben Foden.

England were the better team after the break but only had a Jonny Wilkinson penalty to show for it and France held out to seal their ninth Grand Slam and first since 2004.