Ireland learn little in facile win over Italy
Mike Lowry scored two tries on debut as Ireland powered to a bonus-point 57-6 success over 13-man Italy as they moved up to second in the Guinness Six Nations table.
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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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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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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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