France impress with victory over Scotland
Gaël Fickou’s try on the stroke of half-time proved the decisive blow as France cemented their position at the top of the Guinness Six Nations table with a commanding 36-17 win away to Scotland.
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Rugby news
England make light work of Italy in Rome
Jamie George grabbed two tries as England bounced back from their opening day defeat in Scotland to see off Italy 33-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. Eddie Jones’ men ran in three first-half tries in the Italian capital to ensure Kieran Crowley’s first home Championship game in charge ended in defeat.
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Ferocious France edge out Ireland in Paris thriller
France bolstered their Grand Slam ambitions with a hard fought but deserved 30-24 victory over Ireland at the Stade de France. Antoine Dupont’s stunning early try and the unerring boot of Melvyn Jaminet proved to be decisive for Les Blues.
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Wales hold off Scotland to get campaign back on track
Wales got their Guinness Six Nations campaign back on track with a nailbiting 20-17 win over Scotland at Principality Stadium. Darcy Graham scored for Scotland early in the first half, before Tomas Francis cross for Wales just before half-time, with the sides heading into the second half level.
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Sexton ruled out of clash with France
Ireland will be without captain and fly half Jonathan Sexton as they head to Paris this weekend for their highly anticipated Six Nations clash with France. The Leinster man has been sidelined by a hamstring strain and will be replaced by Joey Carbery.
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