What we learned from the 2026 Guinness Six NationsBy Duncan Bech, Press Association Sport Rugby Union Correspondent, ParisFrance were crowned worthy champions when they retained their Guinness Six Nations title with a 48-46 victory over England, crowning a thrilling ‘Super Saturday’ that also produced wins for Ireland and Wales. Here, the Press Association looks at five things learned from a tournament that produced a record number of tries. Photo by Adam DavyThe greatest Six Nations of them all delivered a fittingly enthralling ending as Thomas Ramos seized the title for France with the decisive penalty in the final act of the Championship. Five weekends of glorious sporting theatre, which produced plot twists and wow moments across every round, came down to one kick. Wales, meanwhile, validated the progress made under Steve Tandy by clinching a first Six Nations win since 2023.


Source:   Irish Independent
March 15, 2026 14:55 UTC