Six Nations result and latest updates as Les Bleus run riot in 11-try rout - Les Bleus bounce back from England heartbreak in style by sending Ireland emphatic title message

France got their Six Nations campaign firmly back on track on Sunday with an 11-try masterclass which put Italy to the sword 73-24 and ensured Les Bleus stayed in touch with tournament leaders Ireland.

France ran rampant in Rome to deliver a Six Nations statement with a 73-24 thrashing of Italy. After a damaging defeat to England in round two, Fabien Galthie’s visitors were in a ruthless mood as they produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby to carve their hosts to pieces.

Rampant Les Blues ran in 11 tries in a ruthless demolition job at the Stadio Olimpico to close round three on Sunday, bouncing back from a last-gasp defeat by England that ended their Grand Slam hopes and handed the title initiative to the defending back-to-back champions.

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Italy host France as Six Nations third-round weekend draws to an exciting close in Rome today. Les Bleus make the trip to the Stadio Olimpico desperate to bounce back quickly from their shock last-gasp defeat by England at Twickenham a fortnight ago that scuppered their latest Grand Slam hopes and made Ireland strong favourites to win a historic and unprecedented third successive title.