Ireland keep Grand Slam dream alive with bruising win over Scotland

Ireland took another step towards the Grand Slam with an incredibly hard-fought and costly victory over Scotland. A 7-22 win at Murrayfield sets up a mouthwatering St Patrick’s weekend clash against England in Dublin on Saturday with a fourth Grand Slam title at stake.

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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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Wales earn much needed win against Italy in Rome

Wales recorded a much needed first win of their Guinness Six Nations campaign after beating Italy 29-17 at Stadio Olimpico. Warren Gatland’s team arrived in Rome with the wooden spoon a realistic prospect following successive defeats against Ireland, Scotland and England but managed to see off the Italians who left plenty of scores on the field.

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Ireland to start 2024 Six Nations with trip to France

France will host Ireland in the first match of the 2024 Six Nations, with England taking on the French in the tournament’s last game. The boys in Green face a trip to Twickenham next year while they will host Italy, Wales and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.

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France hold on to end Scotland’s Grand Slam hopes

A disastrous opening 20 minutes ultimately proved costly for Scotland as their perfect start to the Guinness Six Nations campaign came to an end with a 32-21 defeat by France in Paris. Gregor Townsend’s side were ripped apart early on as the hosts raced into a 19-0 lead but they launched a second half comeback that had the hosts under real pressure.

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