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France beat England to second spot in Six Nations by edging thriller in Lyon

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England finished third in the Guinness Six Nations after a monster Thomas Ramos penalty in the final minute sent them spinning to a heartbreaking 33-31 defeat at Groupama Stadium. Steve Borthwick’s...

Four wins but defeat to England – How Ireland won the 2024 Guinness Six Nations

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland retained the Guinness Six Nations title following victory over Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency looks at their route to another championship triumph. FRANCE 17 IRELAND 38 –...

5 standout performers in Ireland’s title-winning Six Nations side

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland claimed back-to-back Guinness Six Nations titles by beating Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency picks out five standout performers for Andy Farrell’s side during the championship. TADHG...

Ireland secure back-to-back Six Nations titles with nervy win over Scotland

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

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. Andy Farrell’s hosts were well below...

Wales finish bottom of Six Nations as Italy win in Cardiff

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff. Not even George North’s farewell appearance before international...

Fabulous France down England in all-time classic

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thomas Ramos kicked a last-minute match-winning penalty and Nolann Le Garrec scored one of the great Guinness Men's Six Nations tries as France saved their best until last to beat England in an all-time...

Ireland vs Scotland: The standout performers

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Irish have done it! Back to back titles have been secured, and a strong message has been sent to the world champion Springboks that the north is coming, ahead of the South African Incoming Series. After...

Ireland Six Nations titles history

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It took Ireland until 2009 to win the Six Nations but they have since won five in total. Brian O’Driscoll inspired the 2009 Grand Slam, a first for the Men in Green in 61 years and only their second...

Ireland crowned Champions again

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland clinched the Guinness Men’s Six Nations with a hard-fought 17-13 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Prop Andrew Porter scored the decisive try after Dan Sheehan had touched down in...