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24 April 2026
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Six Nations defence concerns overshadow attacking brilliance

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The 2024 Six Nations saw record attacking success with 211 tries scored, but also a record 211 tries conceded, prompting champion France and other teams to reassess their defensive weaknesses ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Ireland proved the exception, conceding the fewest points and tries, while most teams prioritized attacking performance despite the defensive vulnerabilities exposed by the tournament.

17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Six Nations defence concerns overshadow attacking brilliance

    The 2024 Six Nations saw record attacking success with 211 tries scored, but also a record 211 tries conceded, prompting champion France and other teams to reassess their defensive weaknesses ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Ireland proved the exception, conceding the fewest points and tries, while most teams prioritized attacking performance despite the defensive vulnerabilities exposed by the tournament.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 March

  1. France win Six Nations with dramatic late penalty over England

    France retained the Six Nations title with a 48-46 victory over England, decided by a Thomas Ramos penalty kick after the final whistle. Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in a 13-try thriller in which the lead changed hands repeatedly.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Wales ends three-year Six Nations drought with Italy rout

    Wales defeated Italy 31-17 in Cardiff on Saturday to end a 15-match losing streak in the Six Nations, with the Welsh dominant in the first half, scoring four tries for a 31-0 lead before Italy rallied late in the match.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Ireland defeats Scotland 43-21, keeps Six Nations title hopes

    Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive and win the Triple Crown for the fourth time in five years. The victory, featuring six tries from the Irish, extended their winning streak against Scotland to 12 games and left them three points ahead of France in the title race.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 14 March

  1. France seek Six Nations title in England finale

    France's reigning Six Nations champions remain in pole position to retain the title despite losing their Grand Slam hopes to Scotland, with head coach Fabien Galthie saying a bonus-point victory over England on Saturday would almost certainly secure the championship.

    14 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Scotland eyes Six Nations title with Ireland showdown

    Scotland can win the Six Nations championship for the first time in the era if they beat Ireland on Saturday and France lose to England. Back-row forward Rory Darge said the team is prepared for the pressure, though Scotland have not won in Dublin since 2010.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. Six Nations rugby: key lessons from weekend

    Scotland defeated France 50-40 in a high-scoring match, while Italy beat England for the first time in 32 attempts and Ireland struggled past Wales. Even top players like France captain Antoine Dupont can have an off-day, England coach Steve Borthwick faces mounting pressure after three consecutive defeats, and Ireland must improve their discipline ahead of facing Scotland.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 8 March

  1. Italy defeats England for first time in Six Nations rugby

    Italy secured a historic 23-18 victory over England in the Six Nations, winning against them for the first time in 33 attempts. Tries from Tommaso Menoncello and Leonardo Marin, plus 13 points from fly-half Paolo Garbski, lifted Italy above England in the tournament table.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Scotland beats France 50-40, revives Six Nations title hopes

    Scotland's 50-40 home victory over France with seven tries has kept the Six Nations title race alive ahead of the final day, with France and Scotland now level on 16 points. France can secure back-to-back titles if they match Scotland's result in their respective final matches against England and Ireland.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Ireland beats Wales 27-17 in Six Nations thriller

    Ireland defeated Wales 27-17 at Lansdowne Road to keep their slim Six Nations title hopes alive with a bonus-point victory, extending Wales's losing streak to 15 matches. Ireland's chances now depend on Scotland beating France on Saturday.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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