Warren Gatland’s return was spoiled by Ireland as the world’s number one side humbled Wales in the opening Six Nations match in Cardiff. Ireland’s storming start saw tries from Caelan Doris, James Ryan and James Lowe – and 12 points from Johnny Sexton – establish a 27-3 half-time lead that Wales would never manage to surmount.
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Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Ireland’s 2023 Six Nations opener vs Wales in Cardiff, in a major blow for Andy Farrell’s side. Furlong, who has only played 36 minutes of rugby since the autumn internationals, has failed to recover from a calf injury, leaving Connacht’s Finlay Bealham to start at tighthead prop.
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Munster’s Joey Carbery has been left out of Andy Farrell’s 6 Nations squad in favour of Ross Byrne and Jack Crowley. Carbery has been blighted by injury through-out his career while his teammate Crowley is seen as a successor to Sexton in the 10 jersey.
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France completed a Six Nations Grand Slam with a determined 25-13 win at home against England. A superb performance from captain Antoine Dupont guided Les Bleus to an historic Grand Slam that perfectly complements the free flowing rugby they play.
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Ireland secured their first Triple Crown title since 2018 and kept the pressure on France with a 26-5 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland left it late to secure a bonus point win but the result means France must avoid defeat to England if they are to become Six Nations Champions.
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