Six Nations Drama; Ireland's Title Hopes Alive, England's Resurgence
Ireland remain on course for a historic third successive Six Nations title after a hard-fought victory over Wales, keeping their Grand Slam ambitions alive. The defending champions clinched the Triple Crown with a resilient performance against a Welsh side that showed signs of improvement under interim coach Matt Sherratt, despite extending their losing streak to 15 Test matches. Ireland now prepare for a crucial clash against France in Dublin, following a fallow week, as Les Bleus bounced back emphatically from their shock loss to Italy with an 11-try demolition of the Azzurri in Rome.
Meanwhile, England have reignited their title hopes with a dramatic one-point victory over Scotland at Twickenham, reclaiming the Calcutta Cup for the first time since 2020. A missed late conversion by Scotland’s Finn Russell handed England the win, adding to the growing pressure on Steve Borthwick’s side to deliver consistent performances. The victory places England firmly in the mix for the championship, with key fixtures against Italy and Wales looming.
In another thrilling encounter, England edged past France 26-25 in a nail-biting finish at Twickenham. A last-minute try by Elliot Daly, converted by debutant Fin Smith, secured a crucial bonus-point victory for England, lifting them to second in the table. France, who had not lost since July, were left stunned after leading for much of the match, with Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring tries. England’s resilience under pressure, coupled with standout performances from Tommy Freeman and Fin Baxter, has injected fresh optimism into their campaign.
The Six Nations table remains tightly contested, with Ireland leading the pack, followed closely by France and England. As the tournament progresses, the battle for supremacy promises to deliver more drama and high-stakes rugby.
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