Ireland fall short against in form France

A gallant Ireland came up agonisingly short in their attempt to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive as they fell to a narrow 13-15 defeat against France in Dublin. Tries from captain Charles Ollivon and winger Damian Penaud proved crucial for Les Bleus.

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Wales battle to the end to defeat 14 man Scotland

Louis Rees-Zammit’s double helped hand Wayne Pivac claim his first away win as Wales coach as they hit back to stun 14-man Scotland 25-24 at Murrayfield. Gregor Townsend’s team were dealt a blow with the dismissal of Zander Fagerson.

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England bounce back with triumph over Italy

England bounced back from their opening round defeat to Scotland with a resounding 41-18 victory over Italy in the Six Nations. Jonny Hill went over twice as Eddie Jones’ men flexed their muscles against the perennial whipping boys.

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Fernando Alonso hospitalised following cycling accident

Alpine Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has been hospitalised after he was involved in an accident while cycling in Switzerland. The two time World Champion is set to return to F1 after a two year absence in a little over a month’s time.

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