6 hours Ago By Amos Murphy
Ireland, Scotland and France were the three victorious teams during the opening weekend of Six Nations action, with England, Italy and Wales having got off to a losing start. England, after taking the lead in Dublin, had been in the game for large periods and looked well set to challenge for a result before a determined Ireland offensive line picked them off in the second half to secure a relatively comfortable 27-22 win. It wasn't the battering some had been expecting for England, with the weekend's big loss reserved for the under-pressure Wales.
They were never in the game against France, who were ahead 28-0 at the break, before blitzing Warren Gatland's side in the second period to finish with a 43-0 win. Meanwhile, Scotland's Championship hopes got off to a strong start as they beat wooden spoon contenders Italy 31-19 in Edinburgh, and snatch a precious bonus point to go with the win. It's a quick turnaround for all six teams, as matchday two is on the horizon next weekend, with Italy vs Wales, England vs France and Scotland vs Ireland to look forward to.
Express Sport brings you all the latest Six Nations views and news after the opening weekend...
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