A gallant Ireland came up agonisingly short in their attempt to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive as they fell to a narrow 13-15 defeat against France in Dublin. Tries from captain Charles Ollivon and winger Damian Penaud proved crucial for Les Bleus.
Read more
Louis Rees-Zammit’s double helped hand Wayne Pivac claim his first away win as Wales coach as they hit back to stun 14-man Scotland 25-24 at Murrayfield. Gregor Townsend’s team were dealt a blow with the dismissal of Zander Fagerson.
Read more
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.
Read more
An ill-disciplined Ireland lost their opening Guinness Six Nations game to Wales after playing for 66 minutes with 14 men. Peter O’Mahony was dismissed for dangerous play, Ireland lead at the break but the numerical advantage eventually told for Wales.
Read more
Scotland celebrated the 150th anniversary of the oldest rivalry in rugby by stunning England 11-6 to claim their first victory at Twickenham since 1983. Duhan van der Merwe scored the only try of the game as Scotland battled to an historic victory.
Read more