Late penalty sees France edge out England

Thomas Ramos kicked the winning penalty from the halfway line as France edged England in a seven-try thriller to finish second in the 2024 Six Nations. After Ireland’s title win in Dublin, the hosts led 16-3 in Lyon before Ollie Lawrence scored either side of the break to hand England the advantage. Marcus Smith stretched their lead but Leo Barre and Gael Fickou hit back.

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Last gasp drop goal sees England end Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes

Ireland saw their Grand Slam dream denied in Twickenham as England’s Marcus Smith scored a drop goal in the last play of the game to claim a thrilling Guinness Six Nations win. Heavy underdogs coming into the game, Steve Borthwick’s side deservedly ended Ireland’s 11-game unbeaten run in the championship with a 23-22 victory.

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Fantastic France inflict record defeat on limp England

Rampant France ran in seven tries to overwhelm a ragged England 53-10, their biggest ever win over the English and first in the Six Nations at Twickenham for 18 years. The French also stayed in contention to win this year’s title ahead of their final game against Wales, climbing to second in the standings behind Ireland.

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Ireland dig deep to see off 14 man England

Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations championship hopes remain alive and well after beating 14-man England 32-15 at Twickenham. Ireland were forced to dig deep in the second half as the hosts paid no heed to their numerical disadvantage to draw level through the boot of Marcus Smith.

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Smith decisive as England hold off Welsh comeback

Marcus Smith’s boot and a try from Alex Dombrandt ensured England remain in the Guinness Six Nations title hunt after they defeated reigning champions Wales 23-19 at Twickenham.

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