The British and Irish Lions came from behind in a dominant second half to seize an early lead in their series against South Africa with a tense 22-17 victory at Cape Town Stadium. Trailing 12-3 at the interval after being picked apart by the boot of Handre Pollard, the Lions came alive as a Luke Cowan-Dickie try ignited a fightback that was completed by the boots of Dan Biggar and Owen Farrell.
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A vastly improved Ireland finished their Guinness Six Nations campaign on a high with a comprehensive win over England in Dublin. Facing the prospect of a fifth successive loss to Eddie Jones’ side, Ireland took the game to the visitors and thoroughly outplayed the defending champions.
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A late Maro Itoje try secured England victory over France in a Six Nations game full of high-speed, enterprising rugby at Twickenham to leave the championship wide open. Trailing by four points heading towards full-time but Itoje bundled over from a maul and was awarded the try by the TMO.
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Wales won the Triple Crown and moved two victories away from a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam after dismissing England 40-24 at the Principality Stadium. Late penalties from Callum Sheedy and a Cory Hill try proved pivotal for Wales.
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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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