RBS Six Nations Round 3: Scots Break Through Against Wales
RBS Six Nations Round 3: Scots Break Through Against Wales
The third round of the RBS Six Nations wiped clean a decade of losses for Scotland against Wales.
The third round of the RBS Six Nations wiped clean a decade of losses for Scotland against Wales. The men in green continued their rise up the standings with a victory over France, and England seated itself as the team to beat in an unconventional match against Italy.
Scotland hasn't seen a win against Wales since 2007, and after trailing 13-9 at halftime on Saturday it appeared the Scots were no closer to ending their pain. However, in a back-and-forth battle in the second half Scotland pulled ahead thanks to some penalties and fast hands.
SCORING
Tries: Scotland 2, Wales 1
Conversions: Scotland 2, Wales 1
Penalty Goals: Scotland 5, Wales 2
Twenty minutes into the first half, it was all France with a 6-0 lead behind a pair of Camille Lopez penalties. Ireland's first points came off a five-meter scrum to a ruck in which Conor Murray used a pick and go to give the hosts the lead after the conversion. While the French mounted a strong defense, the Irish offense was unstoppable in the second half and lifted Ireland's title hopes with a 10-point victory.
SCORING
Tries: Ireland 1
Conversions: Ireland 1
Penalty Goals: Ireland 3, France 3
Drop Goals: Ireland 1
After a strong first two rounds, Six Nations front-runner England was thirsty to keep its momentum going at home on Sunday, but it didn't come easy. Using an unconventional play style of not contesting any rucks, Italy went up 10-5 at halftime and didn't relinquish the lead until the 47th minute. After some adjustments, the English came back with five second-half tries to keep their No. 1 standing and Grand Slam aspirations alive in the RBS Six Nations series.
SCORING
Tries: England 6, Italy 2
Conversions: England 3, Italy 2
Drop Goals: Italy 1
Scotland 29, Wales 13
At BT Murrayfield, EdinburghScotland hasn't seen a win against Wales since 2007, and after trailing 13-9 at halftime on Saturday it appeared the Scots were no closer to ending their pain. However, in a back-and-forth battle in the second half Scotland pulled ahead thanks to some penalties and fast hands.
SCORING
Tries: Scotland 2, Wales 1
Conversions: Scotland 2, Wales 1
Penalty Goals: Scotland 5, Wales 2
Ireland 19, France 9
At Aviva Stadium, DublinTwenty minutes into the first half, it was all France with a 6-0 lead behind a pair of Camille Lopez penalties. Ireland's first points came off a five-meter scrum to a ruck in which Conor Murray used a pick and go to give the hosts the lead after the conversion. While the French mounted a strong defense, the Irish offense was unstoppable in the second half and lifted Ireland's title hopes with a 10-point victory.
SCORING
Tries: Ireland 1
Conversions: Ireland 1
Penalty Goals: Ireland 3, France 3
Drop Goals: Ireland 1
England 36, Italy 15
At Twickenham Stadium, LondonAfter a strong first two rounds, Six Nations front-runner England was thirsty to keep its momentum going at home on Sunday, but it didn't come easy. Using an unconventional play style of not contesting any rucks, Italy went up 10-5 at halftime and didn't relinquish the lead until the 47th minute. After some adjustments, the English came back with five second-half tries to keep their No. 1 standing and Grand Slam aspirations alive in the RBS Six Nations series.
SCORING
Tries: England 6, Italy 2
Conversions: England 3, Italy 2
Drop Goals: Italy 1
Six Nations Standings
- England (3-3-0) 13 pts
- Ireland (2-0-1) 10 pts
- Scotland (2-0-1) 9 pts
- Wales (1-0-2) 5 pts
- France (1-0-2) 5 pts
- Italy (0-0-3) 0 pts