Six Nations: All to play for in final round
Following a defeat that ended their hopes of back-to-back Grand Slams, defending champions Ireland have been dragged into a four-horse race in the final lap for the Six Nations title.
Following a defeat that ended their hopes of back-to-back Grand Slams, defending champions Ireland have been dragged into a four-horse race in the final lap for the Six Nations title.
Andy Farrell insisted retaining the Six Nations title would be anything but an “anti-climax” after Ireland’s bid for back-to-back Grand Slams ended with a defeat by England.
Gonzalo Quesada beamed with pride on Saturday after his Italy team of “nutters” beat Scotland to win their first Six Nations home match in 11 years.
Ireland have failed to deliver in high-pressure situations like the Springboks, and should expect a tough time against the world champions in July, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The penultimate round of the 2024 Six Nations delivered two dramatic upsets on Saturday as Italy ambushed Scotland and England edged defending champions Ireland.
France scored three late tries to bounce back from a disappointing run of results with a bonus-point victory over Wales in Cardiff.
Marcus Smith’s last-ditch drop goal saw England end Six Nations champions Ireland’s hopes of successive Grand Slams with a dramatic win at Twickenham on Saturday.
Louis Lynagh scored a try on debut as Italy overturned a first-half deficit to beat Scotland for their first Six Nations home win in 11 years in Rome on Saturday.
Rory Darge said Scotland are not focusing on Duhan van der Merwe’s bid to break Stuart Hogg’s try record against Italy as they eye a possible first Six Nations title.
Head coach Fabien Galthie has announced eight changes for the France team for this week’s Six Nations trip to Wales in round four of the competition.