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France Wins Six Nations Title, England Rebuilds Momentum, and Ireland Faces Aging Squad Challenges

France claims their second Six Nations championship under Galthié, while England shows marked improvement and Ireland grapples with generational transitions.

  • France secured the Six Nations title with dominant performances, fueled by their innovative 7-1 bench strategy and record-breaking try scorer Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
  • England finished second, achieving their best campaign in five years under Steve Borthwick, with standout contributions from Maro Itoje and young talent Fin Smith.
  • Ireland, despite a Triple Crown win, struggled against France's depth and faces significant rebuilding as key veterans retire and younger players step in.
  • Scotland displayed flashes of brilliance but fell short again, hindered by injuries and limited squad depth, finishing fourth in the tournament.
  • Wales endured a record-breaking 17-game losing streak, prompting coaching changes and raising concerns about the future of Welsh rugby.
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