FIRED UP FRANCE FORCE PAST WALES

France powered to a confidence-boosting 45-24 victory over winless Wales in the Guinness Men's Six Nations The game swung back and forth but Wales wilted under France’s physical pressure late on, conceding 25 points inside the final 20 minutes in Cardiff. Wales had earlier started brightest and scored an opportunistic first try

ITALY SEAL DRAMATIC WIN OVER SCOTLAND

Italy earned their first Guinness Men’s Six Nations victory in two years with an electric 31-29 victory over Scotland in Rome. Second-half tries from Louis Lynagh and Stephen Varney proved pivotal for the Azzurri, as a stellar showing after the break helped overhaul a six-point deficit at the half time. Scotland looked

PREVIEW: WALES V FRANCE

PREVIEW: WALES V FRANCE Wales welcome France to Principality Stadium on Sunday as they look to secure a first win of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Warren Gatland’s side were beaten in Dublin last time out, while France were held to a draw at home to Italy, leaving both teams desperate

PREVIEW: ENGLAND V IRELAND 2024

PREVIEW: ENGLAND V IRELAND 2024 On paper, the task is simple: score four tries and beat England, and Ireland will be crowned Guinness Men’s Six Nations champions again. However, winning away at Twickenham is rarely straightforward, making this Round 4 clash one of the most highly-anticipated of the Championship so far. Ireland may

PREVIEW: ITALY V SCOTLAND

PREVIEW: ITALY V SCOTLAND Scotland know only maximum points will do to keep the pressure on Ireland at the top of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations table when they visit Rome on Saturday. Gregor Townsend’s side need to care of business and beat Italy, ideally with a bonus point, and then hope

ENGLAND BATTLE PAST ITALY IN ROME

A rallying second-half performance helped England to a battling 27-24 victory away at Italy in the opening round of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. A lacklustre start from the visitors paired with a dynamic first-half showing from the hosts saw the Azzurri head into the break 17-14 to the good. Tries

PREVIEW: WALES V SCOTLAND

Scotland travel to Wales bidding for their first win in Cardiff since 2002 in the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Round 1 finale. Principality Stadium is the last frontier for Gregor Townsend’s side, with their previous away victory over Saturday’s opponents coming in Llanelli back in 2020. Scotland have asked for the roof

PREVIEW: ITALY V ENGLAND

It’s the dawn of a new era in Rome as Gonzalo Quesada prepares for his first game as Italy head coach and the chance to make immediate history. England remain the only team Italy are yet to beat in the Guinness Men’s Six Nations and their meeting at the Stadio Olimpico