Wales fly-half Costelow ruled out of Ireland clash

Wales outhalf Sam Costelow has been ruled out of Friday’s Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin. Costelow has not recovered from an ankle injury he sustained in the defeat to Scotland but could return in time for his country’s final match of the tournament against Italy. Costelow’s absence could mean a swift return to the starting line-up for Dan Edwards, who was dropped against Scotland.

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Second half fightback sees Scotland break Welsh hearts

Scotland produced a remarkable second-half comeback to win 26-23 at Principality Stadium and deny Wales a first Guinness Men’s Six Nations win. Tries from Rhys Carre and Josh Adams combined with Sam Costelow’s excellent kicking had given the hosts a well-earned 12-point lead at the break. But three scores in the second 40 minutes from Finn Russell, Darcy Graham and George Turner turned the game on its head to give Scotland their second win of this year’s championship.

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England demolish Wales to end Ireland’s title hopes

England are poised to profit on any slip-up by title favourites France after scoring 10 tries in a record Six Nations win over woeful Wales at the Principality Stadium. If France fail to beat Scotland in Saturday’s final match (20:00 GMT kick-off) then England will lift the trophy for the first time since 2020.

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Scotland withstand Welsh fightback to claim spoils

Five-try Scotland overcame a hugely spirited Wales in a frenetic Six Nations contest at Murrayfield, condemning the visitors to a 16th defeat in a row. The Scots looked at ease for large parts of the game, only for Wales to threaten a jaw-dropping comeback late on and ensure they at least left with some reward. In the last 18 minutes, the visitors scored three unanswered tries – all converted – to turn a cakewalk into a struggle for the Scots, whose edge blunted incredibly in the second half.

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