France claimed a dramatic last-gasp 32-30 victory to deny Wales the Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam after a controversial Paris epic. They could also destroy Wales’ title hopes by beating Scotland with a bonus point next Friday. France had lock Paul Willemse sent off 11 minutes from time for making contact with the eye area of Wales prop Wyn Jones, while the visitors played the last eight minutes with 13 men.
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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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Scotland made it third time lucky at Murrayfield as they cruised to their first home win of the Six Nations with a record-breaking thrashing of Italy. Gregor Townsend’s side ran in eight tries against an Azzurri outfit who will be glad to see the end of a miserable campaign.
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Ireland and Munster star CJ Stander has announced he will retire from both international and club rugby this summer at the age of 31. He has decided to retire after questioning his desire to continue to compete at the highest level, plus a desire to raise his family at home in South Africa.
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A late Johnny Sexton penalty saw Ireland notch up their second win of the Guinness Six Nations campaign, beating Scotland 24-27 in Edinburgh. Andy Farrell’s side led for most of the game but a late surge by the hosts made for a nervous ending.
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