Yes, they're reborn… but only ONE England player makes my team of the Six Nations: CHRIS FOY explains his 15 picks, including three Italians and six Irishmen
1 year ago

Yes, they're reborn… but only ONE England player makes my team of the Six Nations: CHRIS FOY explains his 15 picks, including three Italians and six Irishmen

Daily Mail  

The Six Nations is over for another year and, as ever, the 2024 instalment of Europe’s annual, blue-riband event generated torrents of native passion, cross-border hostility and polarised debate about selections and tactics, performances and officiating. Mail Sport's Chris Foy has sifted through the five rounds of fixtures, to nominate some award-winners and a combined XV… Ireland retained their Six Nations title on Saturday after claiming victory against Scotland England finished the tournament in third after they were narrowly beaten in Lyon by France Wales had a campaign to forget, finishing rock bottom of the table after losing to Italy 15. Federico Ruzza He was the top lineout jumper in the Six Nations with 33 ‘takes’, which left him 14 ahead of his nearest challengers, Wales pair Adam Beard and Aaron Wainwright. The Saracens back-row has emerged as a bonafide Test superstar, with Ben Earl being the No 1 ranked forward in metres gained Coach of the Championship Gonzalo Quesada Italy won two and drew one, and should have won three, plus they deservedly led England at half-time and ran them close. Player of the Championship Michele Lamaro : The Italy captain and openside flanker was the top tackler in the tournament with 103 – the next best was Welsh skipper Dafydd Jenkins on 79.

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Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad
1 week ago

Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad

Hindustan Times  

France HT Image LONDON — Finished: 1st The debrief: Murmurings about whether Fabien Galthié was the right coach to lead the team to the 2027 Rugby World Cup have been silenced after he delivered the second Six Nations title on his five-year watch. But the defeat made Galthié take a page from the book of Rassie Erasmus and copy South …

Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad
1 week ago

Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad

Associated Press  

France LONDON — Finished: 1st The debrief: Murmurings about whether Fabien Galthié was the right coach to lead the team to the 2027 Rugby World Cup have been silenced after he delivered the second Six Nations title on his five-year watch. But the defeat made Galthié take a page from the book of Rassie Erasmus and copy South Africa’s 7-1 …

Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds
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1 month ago

Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds

Associated Press  

Ireland and France set up their blockbuster clash in Six Nations rugby next month with contrasting wins in the third round. England stayed in the title race by beating Scotland for the first time since 2020 despite being outscored three tries to one. He might just be the permanent coach replacement the Wales Rugby Union is looking for since Warren …

Six Nations: Ireland unbeaten, France upset by England and Italy dominates Wales in round 2
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Six Nations: Ireland unbeaten, France upset by England and Italy dominates Wales in round 2

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Grand Slam is on for Ireland after riveting second round of Six Nations rugby. Another year, another Scotland defeat Annual talk of this being the best Scotland side in years made Ireland regard their match at Murrayfield as a potential banana skin. Center Ollie Lawrence was the first receiver, flyhalf Fin Smith took the backdoor pass, and …

Six Nations: Ireland impresses, France steamrolls Wales and Scotland survives in Round 1
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations: Ireland impresses, France steamrolls Wales and Scotland survives in Round 1

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Six Nations opened to expectations. England has another chance on Saturday at Twickenham to challenge the status quo when France visits, but Dupont’s imperious talent is inspiring the French despite injuries to six front-line players and an expected suspension for red-carded flyhalf Romain Ntamack. Dupont est fantastique It’s far too early to be picking the best player …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S SIX NATIONS TAKEAWAYS: Why rampant France will be even better at Twickenham, how I think England can shock Les Bleus and the four players who nailed their Lions audition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S SIX NATIONS TAKEAWAYS: Why rampant France will be even better at Twickenham, how I think England can shock Les Bleus and the four players who nailed their Lions audition

Daily Mail  

The first round of the Six Nations went as expected, with wins for France, Scotland and Ireland. Wales were on the receiving end of a 43-0 defeat when they came up against France To not score at all in a Six Nations game is humiliating for Warren Gatland's Wales side France will go up a gear for England… Les Bleus …

Josh Adams knows Wales’ losing run needs to stop with Italy up next
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Josh Adams knows Wales’ losing run needs to stop with Italy up next

The Independent  

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Inside Wales' Six Nations revival bid: The genius who rebuilds army officers, a cold-water plunge in the Cote d'Azur and Warren Gatland's new approach
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inside Wales' Six Nations revival bid: The genius who rebuilds army officers, a cold-water plunge in the Cote d'Azur and Warren Gatland's new approach

Daily Mail  

The most important person in Wales’s bid to turn around their record slump in this year’s Six Nations is arguably not coach Warren Gatland or any of his players. France defence coach Shaun Edwards said: ‘He is one of the premier operators in his field.’ Former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton added: ‘Without doubt, Andy had a huge impact …

Six Nations stands as a rare shining light amid rugby's turmoil
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations stands as a rare shining light amid rugby's turmoil

The Independent  

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A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations

Associated Press  

ENGLAND World ranking: 7 Captain: Maro Itoje Coach: Steve Borthwick Schedule: R1 at Ireland R2 vs France R3 vs Scotland R4 vs Italy R5 at Wales Recent Six Nations history: 2020 1st 2021 5th 2022 3rd 2023 4th 2024 3rd Prospects: More disappointment. We need to work harder.” – Maro Itoje FRANCE World ranking: 4 Captain: Antoine Dupont Coach: Fabien …

Six Nations rugby is back. Here are the big questions ahead of Friday’s start
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations rugby is back. Here are the big questions ahead of Friday’s start

Associated Press  

Ireland is going for an unprecedented three-peat. The Six Nations starts on Friday and the annual jamboree between the top rugby nations in the northern hemisphere isn’t short of storylines for the 2025 edition. France missed Dupont in last year’s Six Nations, when he stepped away to focus on playing sevens for France at the Paris Olympics. Five of those …

Six Nations team of the tournament: Ireland dominate after securing back-to-back crowns
1 year ago

Six Nations team of the tournament: Ireland dominate after securing back-to-back crowns

The Independent  

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Ireland imperious but Wales win wooden spoon – what we learned from Six Nations
1 year ago

Ireland imperious but Wales win wooden spoon – what we learned from Six Nations

The Independent  

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Wales suffer ignominy of Six Nations wooden spoon as Italy shine in Cardiff
1 year ago

Wales suffer ignominy of Six Nations wooden spoon as Italy shine in Cardiff

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Italy win again in Cardiff and pass the Six Nations wooden spoon to Wales
1 year ago

Italy win again in Cardiff and pass the Six Nations wooden spoon to Wales

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Italy earned another historic win in Cardiff and left Wales with the dreaded wooden spoon for finishing last in the Six Nations on Saturday. Italy received the wooden spoon in the previous eight years, and passed it to Wales for the first time in 21 years after the Welsh lost all five games in the championship. “We’re …

Italy serve Six Nations defeat to Wales on a wooden spoon
1 year ago

Italy serve Six Nations defeat to Wales on a wooden spoon

The Telegraph  

This has, not to put too fine a point on it, been a miserable Six Nations for Wales. The aim today is simple– well as simple as a scoring system with bonus points allows – win and avoid their first wooden spoon in 21 years. Should Wales win, and neither side gain bonus points, the teams will be level on …

Andy Farrell gives same Ireland team chance for retribution in Six Nations title decider
1 year ago

Andy Farrell gives same Ireland team chance for retribution in Six Nations title decider

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Italy trying to make history and Wales trying to avoid it in Six Nations finale
1 year ago

Italy trying to make history and Wales trying to avoid it in Six Nations finale

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Italy has been here before. As they say, ‘If you spit too high then it will fall back on your head.’ “We will see on the pitch on Saturday if we have learned enough from the mistakes of the past.” Wales is last, four points behind Italy. They make mistakes, but it is how you rectify those …

Wales debutants can prosper from Six Nations experience – Joe Roberts
1 year ago

Wales debutants can prosper from Six Nations experience – Joe Roberts

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Six Nations 2024 results: Final standings as Ireland crowned champions
1 year ago

Six Nations 2024 results: Final standings as Ireland crowned champions

The Telegraph  

Ireland became back-to-back Guinness Six Nations champions by crushing Scotland’s quest for a first Triple Crown in 34 years with a scrappy 17-13 win. England finished third in the Six Nations after a monster Thomas Ramos penalty in the final minute sent them spinning to a heartbreaking 33-31 defeat at Groupama Stadium. In the first game of the day, Wales …

The key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash
1 year, 1 month ago

The key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash

The Independent  

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Captain Jamie George says England can win the Six Nations but urges improvements
1 year, 1 month ago

Captain Jamie George says England can win the Six Nations but urges improvements

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Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Wales v Scotland result and reaction as thrilling Wales comeback falls agonisingly short
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Wales v Scotland result and reaction as thrilling Wales comeback falls agonisingly short

The Independent  

✕ Close Six Nations: Full Contact trailer Scotland rugby ended 22 years of hurt in Cardiff after they thwarted a spectacular Wales rugby fightback to win an extraordinary Six Nations clash 27-26. It was Scotland’s first win in the Welsh capital since 2002 – ending a run of 11 successive defeats – to set up a mouth-watering Murrayfield encounter against …

Six Nations LIVE: England and Ireland announce squads and new captains ahead of tournament
1 year, 2 months ago

Six Nations LIVE: England and Ireland announce squads and new captains ahead of tournament

The Independent  

✕ Close Gatland aware of Rees-Zammit’s NFL switch only ‘an hour’ before Wales squad announcement The countdown to the 2024 edition of the Six Nations continued after the shock news that Wales have lost star Louis Rees-Zammit as he pursues a career in the NFL. Earlier in the day, England named their squad, with Jamie George replacing Owen Farrell as …

Wales salvage dismal Six Nations campaign in Italy
2 years ago

Wales salvage dismal Six Nations campaign in Italy

The Independent  

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Nick Tompkins demands big response from Wales against fellow strugglers Italy
2 years ago

Nick Tompkins demands big response from Wales against fellow strugglers Italy

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Wales v England Six Nations team news: Borthwick's selections look close to a proper Test-match team
2 years, 1 month ago

Wales v England Six Nations team news: Borthwick's selections look close to a proper Test-match team

The Telegraph  

After weeks of teeth-gnashing and nail-biting, Wales finally ended their threat not to play England in the Six Nations this Saturday after the WRU met the demands of the players. If the match had not gone ahead, the Welsh Rugby Union would have lost around £20 million, the city of Cardiff a similarly huge amount, and the game at large …

Six Nations 2023: Johnny Sexton details key to stunning Ireland success
2 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2023: Johnny Sexton details key to stunning Ireland success

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Dominant Ireland outclass Wales in perfect Six Nations start in Cardiff
2 years, 1 month ago

Dominant Ireland outclass Wales in perfect Six Nations start in Cardiff

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Warren Gatland facing tall order to revitalise Wales but ‘anything is possible’ in Six Nations
2 years, 1 month ago

Warren Gatland facing tall order to revitalise Wales but ‘anything is possible’ in Six Nations

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Six Nations 2022: How Italy could pull off the unthinkable by beating England
3 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2022: How Italy could pull off the unthinkable by beating England

The Telegraph  

Twenty-eight times Italy have tried to beat England, 28 times they have failed. With a number of key players missing, it is as good a time as any to play England, especially with Italy at home in a stadium that will be full of fans for the first time since before the pandemic for a Six Nations clash. Use the …

Revitalised Wales emerge with glory in thrilling and unique Six Nations that had it all
3 years, 11 months ago

Revitalised Wales emerge with glory in thrilling and unique Six Nations that had it all

The Independent  

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Six Nations: Wales make two changes for match with Italy as Cory Hill and Gareth Davies come in
4 years ago

Six Nations: Wales make two changes for match with Italy as Cory Hill and Gareth Davies come in

Daily Mail  

Wayne Pivac has resisted calls to hand Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy a Six Nations start, sticking with Dan Biggar for the Italy match this Saturday. Lock Cory Hill is in for Adam Beard, with Jake Ball the replacement on the bench, and Gareth Davies starts at scrum-half, in for the injured Kieran Hardy. Cory Hill returns to the Wales side …

England win Six Nations Championship after France turn on the style to end Ireland’s hopes
4 years, 4 months ago

England win Six Nations Championship after France turn on the style to end Ireland’s hopes

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Six Nations 2020: Favourites England looking closely over their shoulders in preparation for unknown Grand Slam battle
5 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2020: Favourites England looking closely over their shoulders in preparation for unknown Grand Slam battle

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Six Nations round-up: David Hasselhoff sent Wales a good luck message
6 years ago

Six Nations round-up: David Hasselhoff sent Wales a good luck message

Daily Mail  

Wales extended their unbeaten run in the Six Nations with a win over Scotland as they edge closer to the Grand Slam. It's may day for doc The official Six Nations statistician registered 146 English tackles against Italy, but that did not include the Italian team doctor being wiped out by a player. Hoff's wedded to wales Baywatch star David …

Six Nations 2019: Brad Shields and Joe Cokanasiga given until Wednesday to prove fitness for England vs Ireland
6 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2019: Brad Shields and Joe Cokanasiga given until Wednesday to prove fitness for England vs Ireland

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Wales’ new-found strength in depth has made Six Nations rivals sit up and take notice, insists Sam Warburton
7 years, 1 month ago

Wales’ new-found strength in depth has made Six Nations rivals sit up and take notice, insists Sam Warburton

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England, Ireland and Wales were all in the running to win Six Nations... here is how the final-day drama unfolded
10 years ago

England, Ireland and Wales were all in the running to win Six Nations... here is how the final-day drama unfolded

Daily Mail  

Wales, Ireland and England were all in the running to win the Six Nations on Saturday morning, entering the final day locked on six points each, with just points difference separating them. North crosses over for Warren Gatland's side as he managed a sensational second half try hat-trick Liams Williams celebrates after crossing over to score one of Wales' second …

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