SIX-NATIONS

Mickael Guillard

France answer critics with 11-try demolition of Italy

France sent a warning to upcoming opponents Ireland with their hammering of Italy 73-24 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

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England survive Scottish onslaught as Finn Russell's missed kicks prove costly

Finn Russell's three missed conversions proved costly as England hung on for a 16-15 victory over a valiant Scotland side at Twickenham.

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Six Nations: Ireland survive scare to eventually see off much-improved Wales

Ireland remain on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam but survived a huge scare against a much-improved Wales before completing a 27-18 victory at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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Wales sack coach Warren Gatland midway through Six Nations after disastrous run

Wales have announced the departure of head coach Warren Gatland with immediate effect after a run of 14 successive Test defeats.

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Latest World Rugby rankings: Ireland close in on Springboks as England climb

The second round of the Six Nations resulted in two changes to the top 20 of the World Rugby rankings.

Caelan Doris

Ireland outclass Scotland in dominant Six Nations win at Murrayfield

Ireland asserted their Six Nations intentions with a comfortable 32-18 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.