Scotland and Ireland should be sick of the sight of each other. What with the World Cup, the Autumn Nations Cup and now the Six Nations, tomorrow’s get-together at Murrayfield is the fourth meeting
Itoje s late show sees England deny France a Grand Slam
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Maro Itoje s try four minutes from time saw England dash France s hopes of a Grand Slam with a 23-20 victory in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday.
France were leading 20-16 but second row Itoje s score, awarded by the television match official and then converted by skipper Owen Farrell, extended their 16-year-wait for a win over England at Twickenham.
Victory saw reigning champions England bounce back from their 40-24 defeat by Wales last time out.
It took France just two minutes to score the opening try of the match through star scrum-half Antoine Dupont.
England return to form to end French Grand Slam hopes in enthralling clash
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A sensational Six Nations game stacked with the most dazzling attacking rugby of the championship was ultimately decided by an inch of the Twickenham turf.
For all the breath-taking attacking play served up by both sides, the result boiled down to the decision by television match official Joy Neville in the 76
th minute, who went against the on-field decision of referee Andrew Brace to rule that Maro Itoje had brushed the grass with the tip of the ball has he drove to the line from a line-out drive.
Scotland to come out on top against Ireland
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March 12 2021
Scotland will be eager to end a five-game losing streak against Ireland when they meet in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Not since 2017 have the Scots got one over the men in green but they will fancy their chances of changing that this weekend, especially on their home patch.
Despite their opening weekend win over England, it has been a frustrating Six Nations thus far for Gregor Townsend’s outfit, as they were unable to back up that victory against Wales in Round Two before their meeting with France was postponed. That means their last run-out was a month ago so will they be cold or fresh?
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