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Six Nations: talking points from the weekend's action

Scotland’s next task is to improve on the road, Wales show their worth with the ball and France still off the paceIt seems cruel that anyone in Scotland should have to talk about anything other than...

Reflections on an excellent Six Nations weekend

What a great weekend of rugby from the Six Nations. Here are five rugby-related observations from a weekend where France Scotland rose up, Ireland plateaued and England crashed. 1. Mathieu Bastareaud If...

Six Nations Round 3: Team of the Weekend

Cian Healy Very solid at scrum time. Carried dynamically throughout, consistently getting over the gain line and stealing vital yards for Ireland. He also got through an impressive amount of work...

Highlights: France v Italy

Player Ratings - France vs Italy

Hugo Bonneval – 8/10 The Toulon man came away with the MOTM award for his performance in Marseille tonight. He managed to get over for a try in the 2nd half and started a few French...

France clinch first win at 2018 Six Nations by overcoming Italy in Marseille

France secured their first victory of the 2018 NatWest 6 Nations campaign, beating Italy 34-17 in Marseille.

France 34-17 Italy Talking Points from Marseille

The key talking points from France’s 34-17 win over Italy in Marseille in the 2018 Six Nations, a match that ended an eight-game losing streak for the under-fire Bleus team High five: Try-scorer Hugo...

Hugo Bonneval settles France’s nerves with vital try against Italy

• Six Nations: France 34-17 Italy• Italy seem destined for the wooden spoon after a third defeatHugo Bonneval’s second-half try proved pivotal as France ended their nine-match winless run and left...

Misfiring France labour to crucial victory over Italy in Marseille

After a run of eight straight defeats, France finally secured their first win of this year's 6 Nations campaign, beating Italy 34-17 at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on Friday night.  Jacques...

Weekly Round Up

Gaby Lovobalavu suspended for four weeks Wasps centre Gaby Lovobalavu was this week suspended for four matches by an independent disciplinary panel for a dangerous tackle on Exeter Chiefs’...