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If the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations is destined to be remembered as the greatest Championship in history, its finale was a fittingly chaotic, heart-stopping masterpiece. In a match that seemed to defy logic, France retained their title, edging England 48-46 in a contest that will be spoken of in hushed, reverent tones for decades. A first-half fireworks display The tone was set within seconds. England signalled their intent early, only for an opening-minute try to be chalked off due to a knock-on. It was a reprieve for France, who quickly struck through Louis Bielle-Biarrey. The winger, a predatory force throughout the tournament, pounced on a defensive error to open the scoring. England, unrecognisable from their earlier struggles, responded with ferocious intensity, hitting back through Tom Roebuck and Ollie Chessum. By the 35th minute, England had secured a bonus point, a feat few predicted against the French juggernaut. Fly-half Fin Smith, finding his rhythm amidst the bedlam, even capped a sensational sequence with a drop-goal - after the ball had fallen off the tee - to put England 27-17 ahead at the break. But the match’s pivotal moment was already looming: a late first-half penalty try awarded to France, coupled with a yellow card for loosehead Ellis Genge, meant the visitors would face the opening ten minutes of the second half a man down. The momentum pendulum The start of the second half was a disaster for the visitors. France, smelling blood, immediately clicked into gear. Bielle-Biarrey completed a stunning hat-trick, while Théo Attissogbe dived over to erase England’s lead. Suddenly, the Stade de France was a cauldron of noise, with France leading 31-27. Yet England refused to yield. Chessum provided the individual play of the match, intercepting a French pass in his own half and galloping in with the pace of a back for his second try. When Marcus Smith - on for his 50th cap - crossed the line minutes later to give England a 39-38 lead, the stadium fell into a state of nervous apprehension. The drama shifted again when Bielle-Biarrey scored his fourth of the evening (an astonishing achievement at this level), retaking the lead for France, before a late Tommy Freeman try - set up by relentless pressure - put England back in front by a single point with less than three minutes to play. The final twist With the tournament title dangling by a thread, the final moments were pure theatre. Down by one, France pushed deep into English territory. Under intense pressure, England conceded a penalty for a high tackle and a subsequent deliberate knock-on by Maro Itoje. With the clock in the red, Thomas Ramos - widely considered to be the game's greatest kicker - stepped up to the tee. The Stade de France held its breath. As the ball sailed through the uprights, the Championship was decided. England were left in despair, and Ireland, watching from afar, saw their title hopes evaporate. France are champions once more, victors in perhaps one of the most incredible games of Test match rugby ever played. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

For a home crowd that has endured a lean few years, it was a cathartic afternoon, as Steve Tandy's side delivered an authoritative performance that was never truly in doubt. A first-half Welsh blitz Wales emerged from the tunnel with a hunger that caught the Azzurri off guard. From the opening exchanges, the hosts dictated the tempo, with the pack providing a platform that allowed the backline to thrive. Number eight Aaron Wainwright - Wales' leading light through the leanest of times - was the engine room’s standout, crossing for two tries in a dominant first half. The Principality was rocking by the half-hour mark when captain Dewi Lake capped a superb individual display, piloting a powerful driving maul over the whitewash. With Dan Edwards pulling the strings - kicking impeccably from the tee, crossing for his own score, and adding a breathtaking drop goal - Wales raced into a 28-0 lead by the 45th minute, leaving a stunned Italy side to wonder where their trademark discipline had vanished. Italy’s late rally Italy, coming off a high-profile win against England, struggled to find their rhythm until the final quarter. Gonzalo Quesada’s side finally breached the Welsh line when replacement hooker Tommaso Di Bartolomeo finished a rolling maul, shortly after tighthead Archie Griffin had been sent to the sin bin for a cynical infringement. The Azzurri enjoyed more possession in the final ten minutes, with replacement Tommaso Allan eventually crossing for a second try and Paolo Garbisi adding a third in the final act. However, a late effort from Leonardo Marin was chalked off following a TMO review, only for Garbisi to score soon afterwards. While Italy’s late flurry added a hint of respectability to the scoreboard, the result was a deserved triumph for a Welsh team that looked transformed. Dan Edwards’ performance at fly-half provided the framework for a win that will go a long way in restoring confidence in Cardiff. For Wales, the wait is over; for Italy, it is a chastening end to a tournament that promised so much. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

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This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship In a result that will send shockwaves through the rugby world, Italy have claimed their first-ever victory over England, sealing a dramatic 23–18 win at the Stadio Olimpico. For England, the defeat marks a third consecutive loss in the 2026 Championship, leaving Steve Borthwick’s side searching for answers as they face the daunting prospect of a final-round trip to Paris. An even contest in the first half The atmosphere in Rome was electric, with a heavily pro-England crowd turning the Stadio Olimpico into a sea of white. However, the game began as a scrappy, stop-start affair, marred by early injuries to key personnel, including an England side forced into a late reshuffle after Tom Curry was injured in the warm-up to be replaced by Sam Underhill. England enjoyed early dominance at the scrum, but their attacking intent was hindered by handling errors and a stubborn Italian defence. Fly-half Paolo Garbisi opened the scoring with a penalty in the 21st minute after an English backline infringement. England eventually found their rhythm in the 25th minute, with a slick move culminating in wing Tommy Freeman crossing for the opening try. Italy responded with flair in the 34th minute, as superlative centre Tommaso Menoncello sliced through the English defence to score under the posts, giving the hosts a 10–5 lead. Just as England looked set to head into the break trailing, a moment of magic from Fin Smith—who spotted Tom Roebuck unmarked on the right wing with a cross-field kick—allowed the winger to score on the stroke of half-time, giving England a slim 12–10 lead. The second-half momentum shift England stretched their lead to five points with a Fin Smith penalty shortly after the restart. However, the match began to pivot on discipline. Italy’s hooker Giacomo Nicotera was sent to the sin-bin for breakdown offences, but England’s advantage was short-lived. Underhill was soon issued a yellow card following a bunker review for a high tackle, which allowed Garbisi to narrow the deficit with consecutive penalties. The final quarter saw Italy exert immense pressure. With eight minutes remaining, the Stadio Olimpico erupted: a brilliant cross-field kick found Monty Ioane, who offloaded to Menoncello, who surged through a tackle from Elliot Daly and found Leonardo Marin, who scored the decisive try. England’s frustration boiled over, and captain Maro Itoje was sin-binned for a cynical slap-down in the closing stages. Despite a late push, England could not overcome their 13-man deficit, and Italy held firm to secure a famous 23–18 victory. All eyes on Super Saturday For Italy, it was a night of pure euphoria: the culmination of years of hard work and the final breaking of a long-standing hoodoo. For England, the defeat leaves the squad in disarray. Struggling in attack and undisciplined in defence, Steve Borthwick’s side now faces a critical rebuild before they head to Paris, with the risk of finishing the campaign with four losses from five matches now a sobering reality. ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

Dans un Murrayfield incandescent, le XV de France a cédé face à une Écosse inspirée et déchaînée (50-40) lors de la 4ème journée du Tournoi des Six Nations. Malgré un match spectaculaire et un bonus offensif arraché en fin de rencontre, les Bleus ont subi la loi du XV du Chardon. 🔔 Abonnez-vous à la chaîne France Rugby pour ne rien manquer des conférences de presse, compositions d’équipe, entraînements, coulisses et temps forts du XV de France tout au long du Tournoi. 📲 Suivez-nous sur tous nos réseaux sociaux Retrouvez toute l’actualité du rugby français, les coulisses, les formats exclusifs et bien plus encore : 👉 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FranceRugby 👉 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/francerugby 👉 X (Twitter) : https://x.com/FranceRugby 👉 Threads : https://www.threads.net/@francerugby 👉 TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@francerugby 👉 Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/francerugby 👉 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/federation-francaise-de-rugby 👉 Discord : https://discord.gg/jjE4nXWTbV

In a match that will be remembered for years to come, Scotland secured an historic 50–40 bonus-point victory over France in Edinburgh. In a breathtaking display of attacking ambition and clinical opportunism, Scotland dismantled the Championship leaders, blowing the title race wide open ahead of the final weekend. A game of momentum swings The atmosphere in Edinburgh was electric, and the opening 40 minutes delivered on the intensity of a match that had been billed in some quarters as a de facto final. Scotland, prioritising a fast start, took the lead in the 10th minute when Darcy Graham darted over following a sharp surge from Sione Tuipulotu. France, clinical as ever, hit back through Louis Bielle-Biarrey - scoring his 13th try in nine Championship games - who crossed in the corner after an Antoine Dupont steal at a scrum. Moments later, the visitors seized the lead through Théo Attissogbe, who capitalised on a delicate Bielle-Biarrey grubber kick. Scotland’s resilience shone through before the break. Influential winger Kyle Steyn finished a perfectly executed training-ground move to narrow the gap, and just before the interval, prop Pierre Schoeman bundled over from close range to restore the Scottish lead. France’s difficulties were compounded when fly-half Matthieu Jalibert was sent to the sin-bin, leaving the hosts 19–14 up at half-time. The great Scottish surge Scotland began the second half with ruthless intent. Scrum-half Ben White, who plies his trade with Toulon in the Top 14, ignited the charge in the 47th minute, spotting a gap from the base of a ruck to sneak over for the bonus-point score. The euphoria reached fever pitch when Antoine Dupont threw an uncharacteristic intercept pass on halfway; Kyle Steyn pounced, racing clear to touch down and extend the lead to 19 points. France, appearing shell-shocked, began to unravel. Discipline - the pillar of their campaign until now - crumbled as Lenni Nouchi saw yellow. Scotland ruthlessly exploited the advantage, with Darcy Graham dancing through a fragmented French defence for his second, followed by a powerful surge from replacement Tom Jordan. At 47–14, Murrayfield was witnessing a French capitulation that defied all pre-match narratives. Late drama and a Championship reborn France refused to leave empty-handed, staging a frantic late rally to hunt for a four-try bonus point. They crossed through Antoine Dupont, Thomas Ramos (twice), and Pierre-Louis Barassi. Scotland answered with a Finn Russell penalty, taking them to a half-century of points for the first time in this fixture's history. Though the final ten minutes became a high-scoring shootout, the damage was irrecoverable for the visitors. Full-time reflection This was a day where Scotland proved they could not only live with the world’s best but overwhelm them. For head coach Gregor Townsend, the 80-minute performance his captain, centre Sione Tuipulotu, had called for was delivered in spades, characterised by a dominant scrum and a backline that punished every French error. France depart Edinburgh with two vital bonus points, but their aura of invincibility has been shattered. For Scotland, the dream of a first Six Nations title is very much alive, setting up a monumental final-round showdown in Dublin. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

While the hosts dominated the statistical categories, a stubborn Welsh side - led by a defensive masterclass in the first half and a resilient forward pack in the second - ensured the outcome remained in the balance until the dying minutes. The contest began with the intensity expected of a Friday night showdown. Ireland signalled their intent early, with Jacob Stockdale slicing through the Welsh defence in the 14th minute to open the scoring. Despite Ireland enjoying the lion's share of possession, they found the Welsh defensive line increasingly difficult to penetrate. As former Wales centre Jamie Roberts noted on the ITV coverage, it was perhaps the most "ferocious" defensive display from Wales in recent years, one that frustrated the Irish backline and kept the visitors within striking distance. Carre’s moment of magic Just as Ireland seemed to be establishing a rhythm, Wales capitalised on a moment of individual magic on the stroke of half-time. Loosehead prop Rhys Carre shrugged off a tackle from Robert Baloucoune on the blindside and sprinted 25 metres to score the sort of try some wingers can only dream of. With fly-half Dan Edwards’ conversion, Wales headed to the sheds trailing by just two points, 10–8. The second half began with renewed urgency from both sides. Back rower Jack Conan, who had been denied a score earlier in the game after a knock-on in the act of touching down, finally broke through in the 43rd minute to restore a nine-point buffer for the home side. The tension escalated shortly after, with tempers flaring between opposing props Tadhg Furlong and Nicky Smith, reflecting the high stakes on the line. Welsh resistance undiminished Wales refused to yield, their pack winning a succession of penalties to gain a foothold in the Irish 22. Openside James Botham eventually narrowed the gap to two points in the 64th minute, burrowing over from close range after sustained pressure. At 19–17, the Aviva crowd grew anxious, sensing an upset was within the visitors' grasp. However, the experience of the Irish bench and the clinical nature of their attack eventually settled the nerves. Following a period of sustained pressure, a clever offload from Stockdale found fullback Jamie Osborne, who touched down to secure the crucial four-try bonus point. Wales’ task became even more difficult when scrum-half Tomos Williams was sent to the sin-bin. Irish fly-half Jack Crowley added a final penalty in the 77th minute to push the lead to ten, effectively ending the Welsh resistance. While Wales pushed for a losing bonus point in the final moments, they were eventually turned over, allowing Ireland to kick the ball into touch and secure a vital win. It was a gritty, Championship-calibre performance from the hosts, but a night that proved Wales’ defensive evolution is beginning to pay dividends under pressure. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

It was exactly what Gonzalo Quesada had feared. "The danger," he said on the eve of the match, was that Les Bleus would "feel confident too quickly. If after ten or fifteen minutes they create the chances they usually create and manage to make the break and score... if they find their rhythm, like in the first two games, it will be complicated to stop them." His prediction was spot on. The clock hadn't even reached four minutes when a flicked pass from Théo Attissogbe reached Antoine Dupont, who sent a long chip-and-chase behind the Italian defence. From there, Louis Bielle-Biarrey only needed to sprint to dot down deep in the in-goal area. And they were off: 7-0 right from the start, with a record to boot for Bielle-Biarrey, becoming the first player to score eight tries in eight Championship matches, and his 24th in 25 caps. Who is Gaël Dréan, France's new speedster? Speed was the other danger for the French, with Bielle-Biarrey capable of hitting 38 km/h on the left wing and Gaël Dréan - celebrating his first start on his international debut - reaching 37 km/h on the right. Added to that was French power, epitomised by second row Emmanuel Meafou, named Guinness Player of the Match, who scored his first international try in 14 caps just before the 15-minute mark (12-0). Quesada’s prophecy was coming true. However, his men, dressed in red (or "Rosso Garibaldi"), put into practice the values of their illustrious forefather Giuseppe Garibaldi - heroism and an indomitable spirit. These were qualities the Italian internationals embodied on the pitch, twice setting the French defense on fire: first after an interception by back rower Manuel Zuliani and, second following a missed tackle by Emilien Gailleton. But both times, the ball died 10 metres from the line. At the half-hour mark, a long ball to the back of a lineout, poorly deflected by Bielle-Biarrey's foot, was eventually recovered by Emilien Gailleton, who sprinted 60 metres toward the in-goal. Caught just metres from the line, he passed to erstwhile fly-half Thomas Ramos (in for the injury-withdrawn Matthieu Jalibert), who touched down after beating two defenders (19-0). Two minutes later, the Italians took advantage of a ball poorly cleared by Ramos in his own in-goal to score through returning hero Ange Capuozzo, back from a finger fracture suffered late last year (19-5). Three times, Les Bleus put themselves in difficulty by over-playing, a reminder that the Italians would settle for even the smallest crumbs to score at the slightest opportunity. The battle was fierce, so much so that loosehead prop Jean-Baptiste Gros had to make way for Rodrigue Neti in the 38th minute. The Italians headed to the locker room with a penalty following a scrum, slotted from nearly 40 meters by Paolo Garbisi (19-8). At the break, head coach Fabien Galthié’s instructions were crystal clear: be cleaner and more precise with possession. However, the restart initially favoured the Italians, recalling their commitment the previous week in Dublin where they lost by only seven points. This time, with ten minutes remaining, they were only eleven points behind Les Bleus. By holding the score under the closed roof of the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, they imposed their rhythm on a French side that seemed out of solutions. The deadlock finally broke when Louis Lynagh received a yellow card for cynical play. Playing 15 against 14, Gaël Dréan celebrated his big international debut by scoring the bonus-point try following a long cross-field kick from Ramos (26-8). There was still enough time for a fifth try, touched down by Gailleton (33-8). It was enough to push the half-hour slump into the background and allow France to continue their quest for a Grand Slam. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

Tries from Rhys Carre and Josh Adams combined with Sam Costelow’s excellent kicking had given the hosts a well-earned 12-point lead at the break. But three scores in the second 40 minutes from Finn Russell, Darcy Graham and George Turner turned the game on its head to give Scotland their second win of this year’s Championship and keep their hunt for a first title since 2000 alive. Wales build momentum early on Once the rousing renditions of the national anthems concluded, in which the home fans’ efforts when singing Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau brough captain Dewi Lake to tears, a fierce Celtic clash ensued. Scotland went close early on through Duhan van der Merwe, Huw Jones and Kyle Steyn but it was Wales, down to 14 after Joe Hawkins’ sin bin for a high tackle on Gregor Brown, who took the lead after nine minutes when Carre crashed over. Costelow added the extras, but the visitors responded to Wales’ early blow through Steyn who had the simplest of walk-in tries in the corner after Scotland whipped the ball quickly from the left to right. But just four minutes later, Wales extended their lead from two to nine points as Josh Adams' excellent early performance was rewarded with his second score of this year’s Guinness Men's Six Nations. The wing dotted down in the corner after Costelow's brilliant kick got Wales upfield before Eddie James, Carre and Alex Mann played instrumental roles in the build-up. Costelow’s penalty gave Wales a 17-5 lead at the break, only their third half-time advantage at home in their last 18 attempts and their first under Stave Tandy, before the fly-half added a further three points eight minutes into the second half. Trailing by more than two converted scores, Scotland had a gilt-edged chance to reduce their arrears, but Jones inexplicably failed to collect Van der Merwe's pass. Scotland flip the script But Gregor Townsend’s side remained undeterred and following a mammoth 27 phases, Finn Russell exploited Louis Rees-Zammit’s rush out from his defensive line and dived over. Jarrod Evans, on for Costelow, notched up Wales’ third penalty of the match but the contest truly roared back into life moments later as the hosts were caught napping from the resulting kick-off. Russell’s deep restart was collected, via a helpful bounce over the head of James Botham, by the ultra-aware Graham who had been on the field less than four minutes. Scotland’s talismanic No. 10 slotted the conversion to bring Scotland within four points with the score reading 23-19. Two crucial moments failed to go the way of Wales as they looked to relieve the pressure Scotland were mounting on them, but Evans’ kick was just out of Rees-Zammit’s grasp before referee Matthew Carley reversed the penalty originally going to the hosts after Tomos Williams was penalised for a croc roll on Rory Darge. And with six minutes left, Scotland completed their comeback and broke Welsh hearts as Turner was able to fall over the line from the back of maul following a driving lineout. Russell again added the two and despite missing from the tee late on, Scotland held on to secure back-to-back wins. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

A first-half blitz put Ireland 22-0 ahead on the half hour mark and Andy Farrell's men were able to contrl the contest from then on. England looked to work their way back into the match, and had a try before the break through Fraser Dingwall, but Ireland hit back immediately in the second half courtesy of Dan Sheehan. The hosts again hit back through Ollie Lawrence but Jamie Osborne sealed victory 10 minutes from time. Sam Underhill added a late consolation for Steve Borthwick's men, who are now reeling from back-to-back defeats. Ireland prosper from fast-paced start The clash started at a frenetic pace and after Jack Crowley’s penalty gave Ireland a 3-0 lead, Jamison Gibson-Park bagged the first try of the afternoon. Tom Curry was penalised for coming in at the side and the Irish scrum-half opportunistically took the penalty quickly in the corner and darted over the line. Crowley added the extras to make it 10-0. As much as England showed glimpses of their own attacking threat, they lacked the clinical edge they showed against Wales two weeks ago, with a series of kicking and set-piece errors dogged their opening 40 minutes. Crowley miscued a second penalty attempt but Ireland were able to extend their lead shortly after, as Stuart McCloskey tore through England's line to relaease Robert Baloucoune to finish in the corner. Freddie Steward’s subsequent protestations earned him a yellow card to only deepen mire England found themselves in. Referee Andrea Piardi was forced off with a knee injury, replaced by assistant Pierre Brousset, and Ireland continued to tighten their grip on proceedings in south west London. Baloucoune, alongside Gibson-Park, was enjoying a wonderful afternoon and after exploiting a gap in England’s defence, it was his simple pass to Tommy O’Brien, one of four first-half replacements, that ensured Andy Farrell’s men went 22-0 up. It took until the 40th minute for England to finally breach Ireland’s excellent defensive effort as Dingwall powered through a gap after Marcus Smith, on for Steward, delayed his pass to create the space. Ireland take control The home side may have had the final say of the opening salvo, but the pendulum of momentum swung back in Ireland’s favour at the start of the second. Henry Pollock, on his first start Guinness Six Nations start, was sinbinned for illegally stopping Ireland’s charge for the line before England’s defence then ran out of men as Sheehan powered over to secure the try bonus point. Back up to 15 upon Pollock’s return, the 21-year-old was decisive in the build-up as England struck back through Lawrence, who had the simple task of dotting down after he was played in by George Ford. Osborne then saw yellow to help England’s hopes of a comeback but Crowley’s successful penalty on the hour-mark pushed the men in green’s advantage to 18 points. England continued to fight but Ireland kept thwarting their efforts as Baloucoune sprinted over to divert Tommy Freeman into touch with the Northampton Saints man metres from the line. Crowley took Ireland to 35 points soon after, the most points Ireland have ever scored at Allianz Stadium, and that total was increased with 10 minutes left as Osborne capped off a lovely Irish move by stretching over the line despite Guy Pepper’s best efforts. There was still time for Underhill to get another back for England but the result was beyond doubt by that stage, as England were left licking their wounds after defeat at home. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

On a grim afternoon for Welsh rugby, Fabien Galthié’s new-look side delivered an eight-try blitz, securing their largest-ever victory in Cardiff and leaving Steve Tandy’s rebuilding project with plenty of work to do. The French blitz The contest was effectively over as a spectacle within the opening quarter. Captain Antoine Dupont set the tempo early, orchestrating a gorgeous opening try for centre Emilien Gailleton after just two minutes. By the eleventh minute, Louis Bielle-Biarrey had extended his record-breaking Championship strike rate, latching onto a pinpoint Matthieu Jalibert cross-kick to score in the corner. The gulf in class was personified by the third try, as debutant inside centre Fabien Brau-Boirie showcased his Top 14 pedigree. Taking a swift pass after Bielle-Biarrey had danced around a static Welsh defence, the youngster glided past the cover to score his first international try on the hallowed Cardiff turf. A brief Welsh resistance Wales did find a momentary pulse in the 18th minute. Following a successful aerial contest by wing Ellis Mee, the hosts hammered at the French line. While lock Adam Beard effort was initially ruled held up, loosehead prop Rhys Carré used every ounce of his frame to rumble over from a quick tap penalty. However, any hope of a comeback was extinguished by a litany of errors just before the interval. After winning a hard-earned turnover, Beard attempted a clearance kick that lacked both accuracy and space. The ball ricocheted directly into the arms of a grateful Jalibert, who strolled over for the easiest score of the match. Total Gallic dominance The second half was a showcase for the "Ramos and Bielle-Biarrey" show. Fullback Ramos demonstrated why he is considered one of the world's finest playmakers, executing a stunning overhead pass back to his winger to set up the first of two tries for Attissogbe. As the Welsh defensive alignment grew increasingly narrow and disorganised, France exploited every inch of space. Hooker Julien Marchand powered over from a textbook maul, before replacement scrum-half Baptiste Serin sold a dummy that froze the Welsh chasers, allowing back row stalwart Charles Ollivon to crash over for France’s seventh. Wales did manage a consolation score in the final moments as replacement back Mason Grady crossed following a series of drives, but it did little to mask the reality: Wales have now conceded 50 points in four of their last five home matches. For France, the Grand Slam dream remains vividly alive; for Wales, the search for a defensive identity continues. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

Scotland bounced back from their defeat in Italy to inflict a "Murrayfield Nightmare" on England, winning 31-20 to regain the Calcutta Cup. Subscribe to ITV Sport: https://www.youtube.com/@ITVSport Make sure you're following ITV Sport for all the latest! X: https://twitter.com/itvfootball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvfootball TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itvsport #sixnations #sixnations2026

On a Valentine’s Day in Edinburgh that saw no love lost between rugby’s oldest rivals, Gregor Townsend’s side overcame a dominant English scrum to record a famous win defined by the clinical magic of fly-half Finn Russell and the opportunistic brilliance of Outside-centre Huw Jones. Russell masterclass and Genge’s calamity Scotland ignited the contest within ten minutes. After wing Henry Arundell was sent to the bin for failing to release, Scotland exploited the overlap immediately. Fly-half Finn Russell sparked the move with a deft fly-swatter pass that sent outside centre Huw Jones racing into the corner. Moments later, the lead was 17-0 as blindside Jamie Ritchie coasted over following a gorgeous floating miss-pass from captain Sione Tuipulotu. England eventually steadied their nerves through their set-piece dominance, with Arundell making amends by finishing a slick move off a dominant scrum. However, just as England looked to be mounting a comeback, disaster struck. Loosehead prop Ellis Genge spilled a routine ball under no pressure in his own 22, allowing scrum-half Ben White to pounce for possibly the easiest try of his career, sending Scotland into the tunnel with a 24-10 half-time lead. Red mist and charging down the streak The second half began as a fractious affair. England clawed back three points through the boot of George Ford, but their momentum was halted by a moment of recklessness. Arundell, already booked in the first half, was shown a second yellow - effectively a red card under the 20-minute trial rules - for taking Kyle Steyn out in the air. Despite being a man down, England threatened a comeback until a singular moment of Scottish defiance settled the match. Ford, last week's Guinness Player of the Match in the win against Wales, dropped deep for a drop goal, only to be sensationally charged down by replacement Matt Fagerson. The back rower showed remarkable composure to gather and feed Jones, who sprinted 50 metres for his second try, sending the Edinburgh crowd into raptures with his Scottish-record 18th try in his Championship career (and astonishingly, his eighth in the Calcutta Cup). Scottish spirit prevails England refused to go quietly, with indefatigable number eight Ben Earl scoring a late consolation try to give the visitors a glimmer of a losing bonus point. But Scotland’s scramble defence was personified by the diminutive replacement back Darcy Graham, who crunched the much larger fullback Freddie Steward into touch to kill any hope of an English miracle. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

Following their opening-round defeat in Paris, Andy Farrell had demanded "intent" from his side. Instead, the home crowd witnessed a disjointed first half. While fullback Jamie Osborne provided an early breakthrough - finishing a vintage sequence of Irish phase play after an offload from centre Stuart McCloskey - the conversion was missed by Sam Prendergast, setting the tone for a difficult afternoon for the young fly-half. Italy, brimming with confidence, refused to be cowed. Their scrum, led by last week's Guinness Player of the Match, Simone Ferrari, was a revelation, repeatedly dismantling the Irish front row. When Ireland scrum-half Craig Casey was sent to the bunker for a high challenge on Lorenzo Cannone, the Azzurri pounced. From the resulting maul, hooker Giacomo Nicotera powered over, and Paolo Garbisi’s conversion handed Italy a deserved five-point lead at the interval. The turning point The second half began with Farrell turning to his reinforcements, most notably legendary tighthead Tadhg Furlong and eventually number ten Jack Crowley. Though back rower Jack Conan managed to burrow over from a trick lineout play to level the scores at 10-10, the game remained on a knife-edge. Italy thought they had retaken the lead when wing Louis Lynagh finished a sensational break from midfield sensation Tommaso Menoncello, only for the TMO to rule the try out for a forward pass. A nervous finale Despite the Irish surge, Italy’s scrum dominance remained a factor. Substitute prop Mirco Spagnolo earned an astonishing scrum penalty that allowed Garbisi to bring the visitors back within a converted try. Italy threw everything at the hosts in the closing minutes, but a massive tackle from Garry Ringrose halted a late surge. In the final act, with Italy on the attack deep in Irish territory, Monty Ioane’s speculative pass was intercepted by James Lowe, who raced downfield where Ireland were able to kill the clock and secure a hard-fought victory. While the hosts avoid a catastrophic result ahead of their clash with England, Farrell will be left with plenty of questions regarding his side's set-piece and starting fly-half selection. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship The tone was set within ten minutes. Fly-half George Ford, operating with the calm of a grandmaster, orchestrated an opening half that often felt like a high-intensity training run. His flat, fizzing pass to young wing Henry Arundell for the opening try was a masterclass in timing. Wales, already struggling with the pace, saw their discipline disintegrate under the shadow of their own posts. In a chaotic sequence around the 18-minute mark, both front rowers Nicky Smith and captain Dewi Lake were dispatched to the sin-bin in quick succession. Down to 13 men, the Welsh dam burst. Ford, sensing blood, exploited the numerical advantage with a pinpoint cross-field kick to Arundell for his second, before Ben Earl - a rampaging presence throughout - powered over in the corner. When centre Fraser Dingwall scooped up a loose offload by opposite number Ben Thomas to put Arundell over for his hat-trick before the half-hour mark, the bonus point was secured and the contest was effectively over. England’s depth was on full display as Maro Itoje and Luke Cowan-Dickie entered the fray to a roar of approval. Even a yellow card for Itoje - sent to the bin seconds after coming on - couldn’t halt the momentum. Wing Tom Roebuck, a late call-up for the injured Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, claimed his sixth international try after a slick Dingwall assist, and a late penalty try further compounded Welsh misery after Taine Plumtree’s high hit on a surging Henry Pollock. Despite a late yellow card for Tom Curry, England had the final word. Wing-turned-centre Tommy Freeman capped off a dominant personal performance by crossing in the final play, taking the score near the half-century mark For England, it was a ruthless start to 2026. For Wales, it is a sobering reminder of the distance between their new generation and the summit of the Championship. ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship From the first whistle, it was clear that the rain would be a defining factor. Italy adapted quickly, using clever kicking and controlled phases to probe the Scottish defence. Wing Louis Lynagh gave Italy an early lead with a smart finish following a well-worked lineout move, despite Paolo Garbisi’s conversion from the corner missing. Centre Tommaso Menoncello then extended the advantage, sprinting down the left flank after scrum-half Alessandro Fusco’s precise box-kick put Italy in prime position. Garbisi’s conversion this time was on target, and Italy led 12-0 within the first 20 minutes. Despite the pressure from Scotland, the Azzurri remained composed. The forwards dominated the contact areas, and Garbisi’s penalty extended Italy’s lead to 15-7 just before half-time, allowing the hosts to enter the break with an eight-point cushion. The second half saw continued rain, turning the pitch into a slick, challenging surface. Scotland’s attempts to gain momentum were hampered by handling errors and penalties, while Italy’s disciplined approach kept them ahead. A key moment arrived when Italy back rower Manuel Zuliani was the recipient of a high tackle by George Turner, resulting in a yellow card for the replacement hooker. Italy capitalised with Garbisi adding a penalty to restore their eight-point lead at 18-10. Scotland launched a late surge. George Horne slid over in the corner thanks to the visitors' lineout maul, but Russell’s missed conversion left them trailing 18-15. Despite sustained pressure and multiple phases inside the Italian 22 in the closing minutes, Scotland could not find a way through the stubborn home defence. Max Williamson’s last attempt to get Scotland over the line was thwarted, sealing the three-point win for the hosts. The final whistle saw Italy claim victory once again versus the Scots in Rome, having done so in 2024. ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

Fabien Galthié’s side wasted little time tightening their grip after the restart. Within minutes, France had secured the all-important bonus point, Louis Bielle-Biarrey striking for his second try in fortuitous fashion. Antoine Dupont’s chip ahead was followed by an attempted clearance from Thomas Ramos that skewed off the boot and fell perfectly into the winger’s path. Bielle-Biarrey needed no second invitation, sprinting clear to touch down before Ramos added the conversion to stretch the lead to 29–0. The visitors finally found a foothold in the match on 58 minutes. Playing with penalty advantage, Sam Prendergast released Stuart McCloskey through a narrow gap, and the centre had the awareness to slip an inside pass to Nick Timoney, who crossed beneath the posts. Prendergast’s conversion reduced the deficit to 29–7. Ireland added a second score shortly afterwards, this time through replacement loosehead Michael Milne. After a series of close-range carries, the prop forced his way over, the TMO confirming the grounding before Prendergast again added the extras to make it 29–14. Any thoughts of a late revival were quickly extinguished. France regained control of territory and possession, twice going close through Nicolas Depoortere before he was held up over the line. The final word, fittingly, belonged to the hosts. Slick handling down the right wing created space for Théo Attissogbe, who finished acrobatically in the corner to cap an emphatic team performance. Ramos converted to seal the scoring at 36–14. This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby's Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5bAcVfbxSAs-UM5f5ncWg

England rode out a second-half fightback from Argentina as an eye-catching Twickenham debut from Max Ojomoh helped extend their winning streak to 11 successive Tests. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

Scotland hammer Tonga at Murrayfield in the Quilter Nations Series. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

France beat Australia 48-33 in a see-saw match to end the Wallabies' first winless tour of Europe in 67 years. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

Italy returned to winning ways against a spirited Chile side in Genoa as they emerged 34-19 victors at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in the first meeting between the two sides. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

Ireland were shown five cards as South Africa produced a typically power-packed performance to win a chaotic, bruising autumn Test. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

Highlights of the Quilter Nations Series encounter between Wales and New Zealand. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

Highlights of the Quilter Nations Series encounter between Scotland and Argentina at Murrayfield! TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

Mack Hansen scored a superb first-half hat-trick to help lift Ireland to a comprehensive win over Australia in an entertaining Test at Aviva Stadium. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

France survived a scare from Fiji to halt their losing streak and pick up a first win since the Six Nations. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

Replacement fly-half Jarrod Evans secured a last-gasp victory for Wales against Japan with the final kick of the game in Cardiff. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

England clinch their 10th successive win and their first against New Zealand since 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

South Africa beat spirited Italy 32-14, coming out on top despite having to play a huge chunk of the match a man down just as they did in last weekend's win over France. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

Relive a 2024 Autumn Nations Series classic as France completed a rousing second-half comeback to secure a third straight win over New Zealand with a breathless 30-29 victory. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

New Zealand handed England a disappointing start to their autumn campaign in 2024, as Mark Tele’a came off the bench to score a decisive 76th minute try, extending the All Blacks’ dominance. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

New Wales head coach Steve Tandy's reign began with a heavy defeat as Argentina powered to a record win in a match of 11 tries at Principality Stadium. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

World champions South Africa recovered from 14-6 down and the sending off of lock Lood de Jager to overpower France in a bruising Quilter Nations Series match. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

England scored four second-half tries to see off a tough Fiji side in their Quilter Nations Series battle. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

Wallabies fall to Italy 26-19 in Udine Test to record consecutive defeats. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

All Blacks shatter hopes of a historic scottish win. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

Ireland outlasted a tenacious Japan side to win 41-10 in a largely underwhelming autumn Test in Dublin. TNT Sports marks a new era in sports broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland across TV, streaming, digital and social media platforms. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, where you can experience the Gallagher English Premiership, MotoGP, The Ocean Race Europe, Australian Open, Roland Garros and more! 🍿 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb Subscribe now.

England hosts Australia in the opening game of the Quilter Nations Series! England is on a seven-game undefeated streak, while Australia is looking to get revenge on the Northern Hemisphere! Enjoy all the key moments from another quality clash between the two old rivals! 00:00 Lewis Moody brings out the match ball 00:45 England Line-up 01:04 Australia Line-up 01:20 George Ford Penalty kick 01:31 Ben Earl's Try 02:06 Harry Potter's Try Saver 02:35 Harry Potter's Try 03:29 Second Half Kicks Off 03:42 Rob Valentini Breaks Through 03:53 Henry Pollock Try 04:41 Henry Pollock break 05:03 Alex Mitchell's Try 06:07 Luke Cowan-Dickie's Try 07:00 Full-Time 07:45 Trophy Lift 08:12 Post-Match Reaction Watch all the action on TNT Sports here - https://get.discoveryplus.com/gb/watch-tnt-sports-on-discoveryplus