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Six Nations Round 2: Ireland Dominates, England Stuns France, and Wales Faces Historic Losing Streak

Ireland remains unbeaten, England's Fin Smith shines in a pivotal win, and Wales' struggles deepen after a loss to Italy.

  • Ireland solidified its position as tournament favorite with a commanding 32-18 victory over Scotland, extending its winning streak against them to 11 matches.
  • England revived its Six Nations title hopes with a dramatic 26-25 win over France, highlighted by fly-half Fin Smith's decisive performance in his first Test start.
  • Wales' 22-15 defeat to Italy marked its 14th consecutive loss, with the team now at risk of finishing the tournament winless and extending the streak to 17 matches.
  • Italy secured back-to-back Six Nations wins over Wales for the first time, showcasing growing composure and strategic play under coach Gonzalo Quesada.
  • Scotland's injury setbacks, including the loss of key players Finn Russell and Darcy Graham, hampered their performance against Ireland, raising questions about their campaign's trajectory.
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