Round 4 of the Six Nations delivered another weekend of high-stakes battles and decisive victories. With the title race heating up, teams fought fiercely to keep their championship hopes alive.
France stunned Ireland in Dublin, ending their Grand Slam hopes with a dominant second-half performance, while Scotland held off a late Welsh comeback to secure a historic third straight win over Wales. Meanwhile, England kept their title hopes alive with a convincing victory over Italy at Twickenham.
Here’s a full recap of all the Round 4 results, key moments, and match highlights:
FRANCE DEMOLISH IRELAND TO END GRAND SLAM HOPES
Ireland 27 – 42 France (HT: 6-8)
France stunned Ireland in Dublin, producing a powerful second-half performance to secure a 42-27 victory and end Ireland’s Grand Slam ambitions. Despite losing Antoine Dupont to injury in the first half, France’s dominant pack and electric backline tore Ireland apart with a 24-point burst in 12 minutes. Louis Bielle-Biarrey starred with a brace, while Paul Boudehent and Oscar Jegou also crossed as Les Bleus overwhelmed the Irish defense. Dan Sheehan gave Ireland hope early in the second half, but a yellow card to Calvin Nash proved costly, as France exploited their numerical advantage. A late Cian Healy try provided some consolation, but Damian Penaud’s intercept score sealed a famous French victory. The win reignites France’s title hopes, while Ireland’s dream of a historic three-peat is in tatters.
IRELAND
- Tries: Sheehan (42’), Healy (77’), Conan (80’)
- Conversions: Prendergast (43’, 78’, 80’)
- Penalties: Prendergast (34’, 40’)
FRANCE
- Tries: Bielle-Biarrey (20’, 49’), Boudehent (46’), Jegou (58’), Penaud (74’)
- Conversions: Ramos (46’, 50’, 59’, 74’)
- Penalties: Ramos (35’, 55’, 67’)
SCOTLAND HOLD OFF WALES’ LATE SURGE TO SECURE HISTORIC WIN
Scotland 35 – 29 Wales (HT: 28-8)
Scotland survived a late Welsh fightback to secure a third consecutive Six Nations victory over Wales for the first time in history. Blair Kinghorn and Tom Jordan each scored twice, while Darcy Graham also crossed as Scotland dominated the first half, racing to a 28-8 lead at the break. Wales struggled to contain Finn Russell’s game management, and their errors were ruthlessly punished. However, the second half saw a remarkable Welsh resurgence, with Ben Thomas, Teddy Williams, and Max Llewellyn scoring tries to snatch a losing bonus point. A sensational breakaway try from Blair Murray was controversially disallowed, denying Wales a famous late twist. Despite the nervy finish, Scotland held firm to claim the Doddie Weir Cup and bounce back from their Calcutta Cup heartbreak.
SCOTLAND
- Tries: Kinghorn (4’, 47’), Jordan (10’, 32’), Graham (26’)
- Conversions: Russell (5’, 11’, 27’, 33’, 48’)
WALES
- Tries: Murray (23’), Thomas (60’), Williams (67’), Llewellyn (80’)
- Conversions: Evans (66’, 68’, 80’)
- Penalties: Anscombe (2’)
ENGLAND OUTCLASS ITALY TO KEEP SIX NATIONS TITLE HOPES ALIVE
England 47 – 24 Italy (HT: 21-17)
England continued their dominance over Italy with a commanding 47-24 victory at Twickenham, extending their unbeaten run against the Azzurri in the Six Nations to 32 matches. Despite a spirited effort from Italy, England’s attacking power proved too much as they secured a bonus-point win to remain in title contention. The match was a high-scoring thriller, with five first-half tries setting the stage for an exciting contest. Tom Willis, Tommy Freeman, and Ollie Sleightholme all crossed for England, while Italy responded through Ange Capuozzo and Ross Vintcent, keeping the game tight at 21-17 at halftime. After the break, England dominated proceedings, pulling away with tries from Marcus Smith, Tom Curry, Sleightholme, and Ben Earl. Italy fought back late, with Tommaso Menoncello grabbing a consolation score, but England’s clinical finishing and superior forward play sealed a convincing victory. With this result, England remain in the title hunt as they prepare for their final-round clash against Wales in Cardiff, while Italy will look to finish their campaign on a high against Scotland.
ENGLAND
- Tries: Willis (3’), Freeman (26’), Sleightholme (34’, 52’), M. Smith (43’), T. Curry (46’), Earl (80’)
- Conversions: F. Smith (4’, 27’, 35’, 44’, 47’, 53’)
ITALY
- Tries: Capuozzo (13’), Vintcent (30’), Menoncello (70’)
- Conversions: Garbisi (14’, 31’, 71’)
- Penalties: Garbisi (37’)
STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 4
That wraps up Round 4 of the Six Nations. With just one round to go, the competition is at its peak, and the title race is wide open. Three teams are still in contention, but France holds the advantage, leading the standings by two points. Next weekend promises to be an epic finale, as France hosts Scotland in Paris with a chance to secure the championship, while England and Ireland will be fighting to keep their title hopes alive. The stage is set for an unforgettable Round 5!
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