England’s win over Ireland has opened up the Guinness Six Nations according to Will Greenwood. Heading into Round 3, Ireland and France were the only unbeaten sides, facing tough trips to Twickenham and Cardiff respectively. Les Bleus edged home on Saturday, but Ireland could not keep pace as England overwhelmed them in
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Nominees for Guinness Six Nations Player of Round 3
It’s finally time to catch our breath after another scintillating weekend of Guinness Six Nations action, with France the only unbeaten side left after Round 3. Les Bleus came back from Principality Stadium with the points in what might be the game of the Championship so far, with the visitors coming
Price hails cool-headed Scots after Rome triumph
Patience is a virtue not often shown in international rugby, so Ali Price was delighted when his side bided their time before seizing the moment to strike against Italy. Scotland eventually emerged 17-0 victors against the Azzurri in Rome, but had to dig in for the win as Italy made life
Guinness Six Nations Fantasy Rugby: Team of Round 3
With a break next weekend before the final two game weeks of this year’s Championship, Guinness Six Nations Fantasy Rugby players will be spending the next fortnight fine-tuning their squads to prepare for the home straight. Could Scotland’s players have forced their way back into the reckoning following their first win
Analysis: Ntamack intercept has France dreaming of 2010
Ten long years France had waited for a win in Cardiff and when it came there was remarkable symmetry with their 2010 success. That day was also in Round 3 with a French team who were two from two and looking to underline their status as Championship contenders. And where on Saturday
Jones: ‘Outstanding’ Lawes and Itoje led the way in win over Ireland
Courtney Lawes and Maro Itoje inspired England to their impressive victory over Ireland, according to head coach Eddie Jones. Lock Itoje and flanker Lawes were at the heart of a dominant first-half performance at Twickenham that saw England deny their visitors any meaningful possession and control the territory battle with astute kicking from hand
Highlights: England v Ireland
England overpowered Ireland with a superb first-half display, carrying them to a 24-12 victory at Twickenham. George Ford and Elliot Daly crossed for first-half tries, while their defence suffocated Ireland and helped them to a 17-0 lead at half-time. Robbie Henshaw dived over for Ireland to reduce the gap after the break