RBS Six Nations Round 2: France, Ireland Regroup For Wins
RBS Six Nations Round 2: France, Ireland Regroup For Wins
A week after shocking Ireland, the RBS Six Nations' second round saw upstart Scotland searching for its first win in Paris since 1999. However, France had other plans at the Stade de France, beating Scotland 22-16.
A week after shocking Ireland, the RBS Six Nations' second round saw upstart Scotland searching for its first win in Paris since 1999. However, France had other plans at the Stade de France, beating Scotland 22-16 on Sunday. Earlier in the weekend, England came away with another win over the Welsh, and Italy was devastated by an on-point Ireland squad.
After an agonizing three-point opening loss to England at Twickenham last week, France looked rejuvenated to play at their home stadium in Paris on Sunday. Though Stuart Hogg's individual effort and 16th Test try gave Scotland an early lead, it wasn't enough to hold off the point-logging French. As seen last week with Ireland defeating itself with penalties, Scotland surrendered five kicks to France's Camille Lopez that translated into 17 points.
SCORING
Tries: Scotland 2, France 1
Conversions: France 1
Penalty Goals: France 5, Scotland 1
England's first half was not what it had planned on Saturday. Lots of pressure in the breakdown from a hungry Welsh side presented problems early and often for the visiting English as they chased another four points. England's scrum created some penalties late in the match that were capitalized upon. In the end, the Welsh couldn't put together 80 minutes of championship play, and the English bring home four points from the heated rivalry match.
SCORING
Tries: England 2, Wales 1
Conversions: England 1, Wales 1
Penalty Goals: England 3, Wales 3
Ireland bounced back from its disappointing opening loss to Scotland last week behind a pair of hat tricks from CJ Stander and Craig Gilroy. In the first half, Italy showed some life to cut Ireland's lead 21-10 on a penalty try. But even with the Irish having a man in the sin bin, they managed to score their fourth try of the half and earn a bonus point. From then on, it was all green all the time.
SCORING
Tries: Ireland 9
Penalty Tries: Italy 1
Conversions: Ireland 9, Italy 1
Penalty Goals: Italy 1
France 22, Scotland 16
At Stade de France, ParisAfter an agonizing three-point opening loss to England at Twickenham last week, France looked rejuvenated to play at their home stadium in Paris on Sunday. Though Stuart Hogg's individual effort and 16th Test try gave Scotland an early lead, it wasn't enough to hold off the point-logging French. As seen last week with Ireland defeating itself with penalties, Scotland surrendered five kicks to France's Camille Lopez that translated into 17 points.
SCORING
Tries: Scotland 2, France 1
Conversions: France 1
Penalty Goals: France 5, Scotland 1
England 21, Wales 16
At Principality Stadium, CardiffEngland's first half was not what it had planned on Saturday. Lots of pressure in the breakdown from a hungry Welsh side presented problems early and often for the visiting English as they chased another four points. England's scrum created some penalties late in the match that were capitalized upon. In the end, the Welsh couldn't put together 80 minutes of championship play, and the English bring home four points from the heated rivalry match.
SCORING
Tries: England 2, Wales 1
Conversions: England 1, Wales 1
Penalty Goals: England 3, Wales 3
Ireland 63, Italy 10
At Stadio Olimpico, RomeIreland bounced back from its disappointing opening loss to Scotland last week behind a pair of hat tricks from CJ Stander and Craig Gilroy. In the first half, Italy showed some life to cut Ireland's lead 21-10 on a penalty try. But even with the Irish having a man in the sin bin, they managed to score their fourth try of the half and earn a bonus point. From then on, it was all green all the time.
SCORING
Tries: Ireland 9
Penalty Tries: Italy 1
Conversions: Ireland 9, Italy 1
Penalty Goals: Italy 1