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HIGHLIGHTS: France v Italy

Records & Facts: 2022 Six Nations Round One

The opening round of the 2022 Six Nations saw wins for Ireland, Scotland, and France over Wales, England, and Italy respectively.    We take a look at key facts and records from the opening...

Villiere scores a hat trick as France get 5 points from Italy

Gabin Villiere scored a hat-trick as France recovered from a slow start to kick off their 2022 Six Nations campaign with a 37-10 bonus-point win over Italy at the Stade de France. The pre-tournament favourites...

Jones jumps to Cowan-Dickie's defence

England boss Eddie Jones has stressed that blame must not be piled onto the shoulder of Luke Cowan-Dickie himself, but rather on the team as a whole.    For the second consecutive year, England...

Wales out to match England's haul as France aim to end long wait

With the Six Nations starting on Saturday, Stats Perform has used Opta data to look ahead to the 2022 edition of the Championship.     The Six Nations is upon us for 2022, as Wales bid to...

Wales seeking end to Dublin misery, Scotland out for rare feat against England

Scotland are seeking rare back-to-back wins against England and Wales head to Ireland for the first game of their Six Nations title defence.   The 2022 Six Nations campaign begins with a mouth-watering...

France coach Galthie tests positive, must miss opening match

Fabien Galthie's France team are regarded by many as the Six Nations title favourites, and they begin their campaign at home against Italy.     France head coach Fabien Galthie will miss...

France Team Named To Face Italy

Antoine Dupont will lead France in their opening Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday at the Stade de France.   The 2021 World Rugby Player of the Year returned from injury and COVID in the...

Six Nations: Irish hopes high but France favourites to end long drought

France begin the 2022 Six Nations as favourites, but Ireland are in great form while England, Wales and Scotland also pose a threat.     Eleven months on from playing the roles of party poopers...

North says champions Wales can thrive as underdogs

Wales star George North told Stats Perform "fierce competitor" Dan Biggar can prove an inspiring captain in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones.   George North is looking forward to the day his children...