5 talking points before Wales face Scotland in Guinness Six Nations opener
11 months, 1 week ago

5 talking points before Wales face Scotland in Guinness Six Nations opener

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Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid

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Eight-try England again illustrate Women’s Six Nations dominance in Wales thrashing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Eight-try England again illustrate Women’s Six Nations dominance in Wales thrashing

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Best Six Nations try, pass and tackle – plus 21 other things you might have missed
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Best Six Nations try, pass and tackle – plus 21 other things you might have missed

The Telegraph  

Best match: England v Ireland Last year Ireland-France was a clear winner but this time there are a few to consider. England against Ireland was Test rugby at its very best, while France’s dramatic win over England was an entertaining way to sign off. Let’s say England’s win over Ireland, given the impact of stopping another Grand Slam and the …

Ireland wins back-to-back Six Nations after edging stubborn Scotland 17-13
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland wins back-to-back Six Nations after edging stubborn Scotland 17-13

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland won successive Six Nations by overcoming a bold Scotland, nerves and the late withdrawal of key man Hugo Keenan to prevail 17-13 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. Then a brilliant solo try by Scotland’s Huw Jones suddenly brought them within four points with three minutes left. “We’re probably only scratching the surface.” Ireland was stung again last …

Ireland win Six Nations with hard-fought victory over Scotland
10 months ago

Ireland win Six Nations with hard-fought victory over Scotland

The Telegraph  

In large part, that was down to Scotland’s brave defensive performance. Scotland managed 259 tackles in the final reckoning, with a 92 per cent success rate, to Ireland’s 143. Andy Christie made 27 of them on his own and would have been a shoo-in for player of the match had Scotland managed to score a try in the final minutes …

Italy wins a Six Nations home match after 11 years by upsetting Scotland
10 months ago

Italy wins a Six Nations home match after 11 years by upsetting Scotland

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy won a Six Nations match at home for the first time in 11 years after overcoming Scotland 31-29 at a sold-out Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. “We still have to improve a lot, but to bring back a win in Rome is unbelievable.” It was Italy’s first home win in the championship since 2013. Italy has been most …

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak
10 months, 1 week ago

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak

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Six Nations 2024 results: Final standings as Ireland crowned champions
10 months, 1 week ago

Six Nations 2024 results: Final standings as Ireland crowned champions

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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 …

Ireland v Wales highlights: Result and reaction as hosts move closer to Six Nations 2024 rugby grand slam
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland v Wales highlights: Result and reaction as hosts move closer to Six Nations 2024 rugby grand slam

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Scotland v England LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Scotland v England LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations

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5 talking points as Scotland and England renew hostilities in Six Nations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

5 talking points as Scotland and England renew hostilities in Six Nations

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Why Scotland’s Cardiff collapse was a blessing in disguise for their Six Nations hopes
11 months ago

Why Scotland’s Cardiff collapse was a blessing in disguise for their Six Nations hopes

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Six Nations: England must reverse concerning trend against Wales in the fixture which means more
11 months ago

Six Nations: England must reverse concerning trend against Wales in the fixture which means more

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Talking points as Scotland seek to build strong Six Nations start against France
11 months ago

Talking points as Scotland seek to build strong Six Nations start against France

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

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

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5 things we learned from the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations
11 months, 1 week ago

5 things we learned from the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations

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Captain Jamie George says England can win the Six Nations but urges improvements
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Scotland blows 27-0 lead against Wales before ending losing streak in Cardiff
11 months, 1 week ago

Scotland blows 27-0 lead against Wales before ending losing streak in Cardiff

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — An astonishing comeback by a novice Wales rugby side fell one point short and allowed Scotland to end a 22-year hoodoo in Cardiff to start the Six Nations on Saturday. Big tackles by front-rowers Zander Fagerson and George Turner stopped Wales cold, then waves of Scotland attacks finished with van der Merwe’s 22nd try in his 35th …

Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England

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Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results

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5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot
1 year, 3 months ago

5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot

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England destroy nearest rivals to make another Women’s Six Nations statement
1 year, 9 months ago

England destroy nearest rivals to make another Women’s Six Nations statement

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Ireland hold off France to win Grand Slam – Six Nations in numbers
1 year, 9 months ago

Ireland hold off France to win Grand Slam – Six Nations in numbers

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Six Nations 2023: Full fixtures, results, schedule and TV channel guide
1 year, 9 months ago

Six Nations 2023: Full fixtures, results, schedule and TV channel guide

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5 key talking points ahead of a challenging French test for Wales
1 year, 9 months ago

5 key talking points ahead of a challenging French test for Wales

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5 major talking points ahead of England’s Six Nations showdown against France
1 year, 10 months ago

5 major talking points ahead of England’s Six Nations showdown against France

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Nick Tompkins demands big response from Wales against fellow strugglers Italy
1 year, 10 months ago

Nick Tompkins demands big response from Wales against fellow strugglers Italy

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England attack has fingerprints of Nick Evans and Harlequins all over it
1 year, 10 months ago

England attack has fingerprints of Nick Evans and Harlequins all over it

The Telegraph  

Defensive steel, breakdown disruption and the aerial dominance of Freddie Steward were the more obvious positives to take from England’s gritty win over Wales. A 20-10 victory also hinted at the influence of Nick Evans, the interim attack coach. Remarkably, that is the same total that they registered in last year’s Six Nations matches against Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France …

Dominant Ireland outclass Wales in perfect Six Nations start in Cardiff
1 year, 11 months ago

Dominant Ireland outclass Wales in perfect Six Nations start in Cardiff

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Scotland name side to face England in Six Nations opener
1 year, 11 months ago

Scotland name side to face England in Six Nations opener

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Warren Gatland facing tall order to revitalise Wales but ‘anything is possible’ in Six Nations
1 year, 11 months ago

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

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Scotland suffer more misery in Cardiff as Wales reignite Six Nations challenge
2 years, 11 months ago

Scotland suffer more misery in Cardiff as Wales reignite Six Nations challenge

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Wales face ‘race against time’ to sell out Six Nations showdown with Scotland
3 years ago

Wales face ‘race against time’ to sell out Six Nations showdown with Scotland

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5 major talking points ahead of Scotland’s World Cup qualifier against Israel
3 years, 3 months ago

5 major talking points ahead of Scotland’s World Cup qualifier against Israel

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Revitalised Wales emerge with glory in thrilling and unique Six Nations that had it all
3 years, 9 months ago

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

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World Cup Qualifiers: Scotland Come from Behind again to Earn Point in Israel
3 years, 9 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Scotland Come from Behind again to Earn Point in Israel

News 18  

Ryan Fraser struck a second-half equaliser for Scotland to again came from behind to draw a second successive World Cup qualifier as they held Israel to a 1-1 draw in Tel Aviv on Sunday. Israel, who Scotland pipped on post-match penalties in the European Championship qualification playoffs last year, were ahead at the break after a rasping long-range shot from …

Wales roar back to beat Ireland in Six Nations clash
3 years, 11 months ago

Wales roar back to beat Ireland in Six Nations clash

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England will ‘never atone’ for shock Six Nations defeat by Scotland, says Eddie Jones
3 years, 11 months ago

England will ‘never atone’ for shock Six Nations defeat by Scotland, says Eddie Jones

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6N: Scotland beats England, ends 38-year Twickenham hoodoo
3 years, 11 months ago

6N: Scotland beats England, ends 38-year Twickenham hoodoo

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scotland posted its first win at Twickenham since 1983 by beating error-strewn titleholder England 11-6 in a dominant performance that shook the Six Nations on the opening day Saturday. We don’t have many, but we had a bad day today.” Perhaps Jones will rue selecting five players from Saracens, the English club that was demoted from the country’s …

England vs Scotland result: Six Nations player ratings
3 years, 11 months ago

England vs Scotland result: Six Nations player ratings

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Six Nations 2020: The key reason behind England's Calcutta Cup victory over Scotland
4 years, 11 months ago

Six Nations 2020: The key reason behind England's Calcutta Cup victory over Scotland

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England vs Scotland result: Calcutta Cup clash ends in thrilling 38-38 draw as hosts throw away 31-point lead in Six Nations
5 years, 9 months ago

England vs Scotland result: Calcutta Cup clash ends in thrilling 38-38 draw as hosts throw away 31-point lead in Six Nations

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Six Nations round-up: David Hasselhoff sent Wales a good luck message
5 years, 10 months 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
5 years, 11 months ago

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

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Nations League report: Albania 0 Scotland 4
6 years, 1 month ago

Nations League report: Albania 0 Scotland 4

The Hindu  

James Forrest scored twice as Scotland set up an all-or-nothing Nations League promotion shootout with Israel by dispatching 10-man Albania 4-0 on Saturday. Alex McLeish's resources were spread thin by nine withdrawals but proceedings were smoother in Shkoder as Forrest struck a brace after Ryan Fraser and Steven Fletcher opened up a two-goal first-half advantage. Scotland posed little threat until …

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