France v Scotland Six Nations 2026: When Scotland last beat France, trophy, referee, TV schedule, stats and record wins
After a well-earned rest last weekend the Six Nations rugby returns - with a huge match for Scotland.
Scotland are preparing to face France in their second and final home game in this year’s Six Nations.
It comes after a disappointing 18-15 defeat to Italy in torrential rain in Rome was followed up by a huge win against England at Murrayfield and a stirring comeback victory over Wales in Cardiff - putting the Scots right back in championship contention.
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Now they will be looking to use their home advantage to beat an undefeated French side.
Here's everything you need to know about the French game - and what’s happened in past fixtures.
When are Scotland playing France in the Six Nations?
Scotland v France takes place on Saturday, March 7, with the match kicking off at 2.10pm.
It's being played at Murrayfield Stadium, in Edinburgh.
Can I watch the game on television?
The match will be broadcast live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 1pm.
Who is the referee?
Australia’s Angus Gardner will be in charge, assisted by Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Craig Evans (Wales). Brett Cronan (Australia) and Olly Hodges (Ireland) are TMO duties.
Who has won the most games in the fixture?
Scotland have played France have played each other 104 times since 1910. France are ahead, winning 61 matches, compared to Scotland's 40 matches. Three matches have been drawn. In that time France have scored a total of 1,637 points, compared to Scotland's 1,372.
When did Scotland last beat France at Murrayfield?
Scotland last beat France 25–21 at Murrayfield in 2023 during a warm up game for the 2023 World Cup.
The last time Scotland beat France in the Six Nations in Paris was a 23–27 win at the Stade de France in 2021.
What trophy does the winning team get?
Since 2018 the winner of the match has been presented with the Auld Alliance Trophy.
What's been the biggest winning margin and points scored?
France's largest points total was 51 on October 25, 2003, while Scotland's largest score was 36 on April 10, 1999.
France's largest winning margin was 42 on October 25, 2003, while Scotland won by 28 points on January 20, 1912.
Which team has the longest winning streak?
France won ten successive games between 2007 and 2016, while Scotland managed a five match winning streak between 1925 and 1930.
Who is favourite to win the match this year?
The bookies have France as hot 2/9 favourites, with Scotland outsiders priced at 7/2. The odds of a draw are 22/1.
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