France’s 32-30 win over Wales that kept their Six Nations title hopes alive means they remain in contention for the championship, but it could be the first significant step for France as they chase victory at the 2023 World Cup. READ MORE
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Bonus point/Score calculations might see France win Six Nations
There is still much to wait for in this notable 2021 Guinness championship, with one vital result left where either France win Six Nations glory via a bonus-point win and their table score calculations total…..or they come agonizingly close. One more twist to an already dramatic ride for both fan and player. From the hollow […] READ MORE
France versus Wales Six Nations climax; LWOR away team player ratings
France versus Wales away team player ratings READ MORE
Four areas that will help Wales to clinch a Six Nations Grand Slam
Four areas that will help Wales to clinch a Six Nations Grand Slam READ MORE
Six Nations Chat: Are France justifying the hype?
France have lit up world rugby with some scintillating play, but have yet to win a trophy. Can they buck the trend at the third time of asking? READ MORE
Relentless England outlast electric France in classic Six Nations match
This was a classic Le Crunch, one of the very best. Both teams contributed to a non-stop, end-to-end Six Nations match. England to their huge credit deservedly won 23-20 in the final minutes of the game, having dominated the final quarter. After mounting criticism for a disappointing Six Nations campaign to date, England came roaring […] READ MORE
France Le Crunch match will be the truth-test for ‘Eddie’s England’
It was again not pretty, as befitting the general rugby theme in the 2021 Guinness Six Nations but Eddie Jones will have to refocus on the France Le Crunch fixture late Saturday afternoon. Round Four of this year’s championship and the Le Crunch match-up is always one to set the standard. Especially after what occurred […] READ MORE
‘Covid bubble’ unable to prevent France v Scotland from being postponed
Even provided with their so-called ‘covid bubble‘ within the French rugby squad, it has still seen the France v Scotland fixture postponed after multiple positive Covid-19 test results were declared during last week. Only affecting one team’s health mind you, but the call from organizers, and French and Scottish Rugby officials, meant the Round Three […] READ MORE
2021 Six Nations Round Two – Team of the Week
After a thrilling weekend of 2021 Six Nations Round Two action, Christian Evans selects a 6 Nations team of the week of the best performing stars in the competition. Wales, France and England emerged victorious this weekend, and all three nations have at least three players in this week’s team. Yet, despite losing, Scotland features […] READ MORE
Six Nations Round 1: Top 10 Moments
The 2021 Six Nations is, unfortunately, the first (and hopefully last) edition with eerie empty stadiums, and closed pubs and rugby clubs. But Six Nations round 1 certainly entertained, including Sunday’s drama-filled bonanza, and a legendary Calcutta Cup result the day before. Here are 10 memorable moments from Round 1. 10. Alun Wyn Jones’ ferocious […] READ MORE