England do enough to edge out Wales in Cardiff

England posted a first statement win of the Steve Borthwick era as they heaped further misery on Wales with a 20-10 victory in Cardiff. England’s success – only a third in the Welsh capital from their last eight visits – kept alive their Guinness Six Nations title hopes – although tournament heavyweights France and Ireland now loom large.

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Ireland continue winning streak with nervy win over Italy

Ireland remain on course for a 2023 Six Nations Grand Slam, but made heavy weather of a 34-20 Round 3 victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The visitors scored five tries while also having a further two ruled out for knock-ons, but they regularly allowed Italy back into a contest they appeared in control of.

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England brush aside Italy for first win of Borthwick era

Guinness Six Nations England 31-14 Italy England returned to winning ways with a 31-14 win over Italy at Twickenham to

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Sensational Scotland rip Wales apart to claim Doddie Weir Cup

Finn Russell ran the show as Scotland blitzed Wales 35-7 at BT Murrayfield to kick off a Guinness Six Nations campaign with back-to-back victories for the first time. Russell was at his magnificent best as he laid three of his side’s five tries on a plate for his team-mates and was also heavily involved in another.

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Ireland edge out France in epic contest

Ireland boosted their Six Nations title hopes and ended France’s run of 14 straight wins as they battled to a pulsating bonus-point win in Dublin. Ireland scored three first-half tries with Hugo Keenan, James Lowe and Andrew Porter all crossing, Damian Penaud’s brilliant counter-attacking try and three Thomas Ramos penalties kept France in touch.

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