2018 Six Nations Championship
Date3 February – 17 March 2018
Countries
Tournament statistics
Champions Ireland (14th title)
Grand Slam Ireland (3rd title)
Triple Crown Ireland (11th title)
Matches played15
Attendance991,844 (66,123 per match)
Tries scored78 (5.2 per match)
Top point scorer(s)France Maxime Machenaud (50)
Top try scorer(s)Ireland Jacob Stockdale (7)[lower-alpha 1]
Player of the tournamentIreland Jacob Stockdale[2]
Official websitesixnationsrugby.com
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The 2018 Six Nations Championship (known as the Natwest 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons) was the 19th Six Nations Championship, the annual international rugby union tournament for the six major European rugby union nations.

The championship was contested by France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales and defending champions England. Including the competition's previous iterations as the Home Nations Championship and Five Nations Championship, it was the 124th edition of the tournament.[3]

The Championship was won by Ireland on 10 March 2018, with their four wins (three with try bonus points) from the first four matches sufficient to place them out of reach of the other participants ahead of the final round.[4][5] This was the third tournament running where the championship and Wooden Spoon had been decided by the end of round four. After a 24–15 victory against England on the final day, Ireland secured a Grand Slam, their third ever, alongside a Triple Crown.[6][7][8]

Participants

Nation Stadium Head coach Captain
Home stadium Capacity Location
 England Twickenham Stadium 82,000 London Australia Eddie Jones Dylan Hartley 1
 France Stade de France 81,338 Saint-Denis France Jacques Brunel Guilhem Guirado 2
Stade Vélodrome 67,394 Marseille
 Ireland Aviva Stadium 51,700 Dublin New Zealand Joe Schmidt Rory Best
 Italy Stadio Olimpico 73,261 Rome Ireland Conor O'Shea Sergio Parisse
 Scotland Murrayfield Stadium 67,144 Edinburgh Scotland Gregor Townsend John Barclay
 Wales Millennium Stadium 74,500 Cardiff New Zealand Warren Gatland Alun Wyn Jones 3

1 Dylan Hartley was ruled out of round 4 due to injury, and Owen Farrell captained England in his absence.[9]
2 Guilhem Guirado was ruled out of round 5 due to injury, and Mathieu Bastareaud captained France in his absence.[10] 3 Alun Wyn Jones was dropped from the match-day team to play Italy in round 4, and Taulupe Faletau captained Wales in his absence.[11]

Squads

Table

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA GS TB LB Pts
1  Ireland 5 5 0 0 160 82 +78 20 11 3 3 0 26
2  Wales 5 3 0 2 119 83 +36 13 11 0 2 1 15
3  Scotland 5 3 0 2 101 128 27 11 14 0 1 0 13
4  France 5 2 0 3 108 94 +14 8 6 0 0 3 11
5  England 5 2 0 3 102 92 +10 14 9 0 1 1 10
6  Italy 5 0 0 5 92 203 111 12 27 0 0 1 1
Source:

Table ranking rules

  • Four match points are awarded for a win.
  • Two match points are awarded for a draw.
  • A bonus match point is awarded to a team that scores four or more tries in a match or loses a match by seven points or fewer. If a team scores four tries in a match and loses by seven points or fewer, they are awarded both bonus points.
  • Three bonus match points are awarded to a team that wins all five of their matches (known as a Grand Slam). This ensures that a Grand Slam winning team always ranks over a team who won four matches in which they also were awarded four try bonus points and were also awarded two bonus points in the match that they lost.
  • Tiebreakers –
    • If two or more teams be tied on match points, the team with the better points difference (points scored less points conceded) is ranked higher.
    • If the above tiebreaker fails to separate tied teams, the team that scored the higher number of total tries in their matches is ranked higher.
    • If two or more teams remain tied for first place at the end of the championship after applying the above tiebreakers, the title is shared between them.

Fixtures

The fixtures were announced on 16 May 2017.[12] France hosted games in more than one venue, with their Friday night game against Italy taking place at the Stade Vélodrome, Marseille.[13]

Round 1

3 February 2018
14:15 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Wales 34–7 Scotland
Try: G. Davies 6' c
Halfpenny (2) 12' c, 61' c
S. Evans 73' c
Con: Halfpenny (4/4) 8', 13', 63', 74'
Pen: Halfpenny (2/2) 44', 49'
ReportTry: Horne 79' c
Con: Russell (1/1) 79'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 74,169
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
FB15Leigh Halfpenny
RW14Josh Adams
OC13Scott Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 71'
IC12Hadleigh Parkes
LW11Steff Evans
FH10Rhys Patchelldownward-facing red arrow 63'
SH9Gareth Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 66'
N88Ross Moriartydownward-facing red arrow 65'
OF7Josh Navidi
BF6Aaron Shingler
RL5Alun Wyn Jones (c)
LL4Cory Hilldownward-facing red arrow 56'
TP3Samson Leedownward-facing red arrow 51'
HK2Ken Owensdownward-facing red arrow 63'
LP1Rob Evansdownward-facing red arrow 51'
Replacements:
HK16Elliot Deeupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR17Wyn Jonesupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR18Tomas Francisupward-facing green arrow 51'
LK19Bradley Daviesupward-facing green arrow 56'
FL20Justin Tipuricupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21Aled Daviesupward-facing green arrow 66'
FH22Gareth Anscombeupward-facing green arrow 63'
CE23Owen Watkinupward-facing green arrow 71'
Coach:
Warren Gatland
FB15Stuart Hogg
RW14Tommy Seymour
OC13Chris Harrisdownward-facing red arrow 55'
IC12Huw Jones
LW11Byron McGuigandownward-facing red arrow 55'
FH10Finn Russell
SH9Ali Pricedownward-facing red arrow 49'
N88Cornell du Preezdownward-facing red arrow 49'
OF7Hamish Watson
BF6John Barclay (c)
RL5Jonny Gray
LL4Ben Toolisdownward-facing red arrow 55'
TP3Jon Welshdownward-facing red arrow 65'
HK2Stuart McInallydownward-facing red arrow 70'
LP1Gordon Reiddownward-facing red arrow 49'upward-facing green arrow 76'
Replacements:
HK16Scott Lawsonupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR17Jamie Bhattiupward-facing green arrow 49'downward-facing red arrow 76'
PR18Murray McCallumupward-facing green arrow 65'
LK19Grant Gilchristupward-facing green arrow 55'
N820Ryan Wilsonupward-facing green arrow 49'
SH21Greig Laidlawupward-facing green arrow 49'
FH22Peter Horneupward-facing green arrow 55'
WG23Sean Maitlandupward-facing green arrow 55'
Coach:
Gregor Townsend

Man of the Match:
Aaron Shingler (Wales)

Touch judges:
Romain Poite (France)
Matthew Carley (England)
Television match official:
David Grashoff (England)

Notes:


3 February 2018
17:45 CET (UTC+1)
(1 BP) France 13–15 Ireland
Try: Thomas 72' c
Con: Belleau (1/1) 74'
Pen: Machenaud (2/2) 36', 54'
ReportPen: Sexton (4/5) 3', 22', 39', 47'
Drop: Sexton (1/1) 80+3'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 74,878
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
FB15Geoffrey Palis
RW14Teddy Thomas
OC13Rémi Lamerat
IC12Henry Chavancy
LW11Virimi Vakatawa
FH10Matthieu Jalibertdownward-facing red arrow 30'
SH9Maxime Machenauddownward-facing red arrow 67'upward-facing green arrow 76'
N88Kevin Gourdon
OF7Yacouba Camara
BF6Wenceslas Lauretdownward-facing red arrow 67'
RL5Sébastien Vahaamahina
LL4Arthur Iturriadownward-facing red arrow 61'
TP3Rabah Slimanidownward-facing red arrow 55'
HK2Guilhem Guirado (c)downward-facing red arrow 74'
LP1Jefferson Poirotdownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Adrien Pélissiéupward-facing green arrow 74'
PR17Dany Prisoupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Cedate Gomes Saupward-facing green arrow 55'
LK19Paul Gabrillaguesupward-facing green arrow 61'
N820Marco Tauleigneupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Antoine Dupontupward-facing green arrow 67'downward-facing red arrow 76'
FH22Anthony Belleauupward-facing green arrow 30'
WG23Benjamin Fall
Coach:
Jacques Brunel
FB15Rob Kearney
RW14Keith Earls
OC13Robbie Henshaw
IC12Bundee Aki
LW11Jacob Stockdaledownward-facing red arrow 75'
FH10Johnny Sexton
SH9Conor Murray
N88CJ Stander
OF7Josh van der Flierdownward-facing red arrow 37'
BF6Peter O'Mahony
RL5James Ryandownward-facing red arrow 68'
LL4Iain Henderson
TP3Tadhg Furlongdownward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Rory Best (c)downward-facing red arrow 68'
LP1Cian Healydownward-facing red arrow 61'
Replacements:
HK16Seán Croninupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR17Jack McGrathupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR18John Ryanupward-facing green arrow 70'
LK19Devin Tonerupward-facing green arrow 68'
FL20Dan Leavyupward-facing green arrow 37'
SH21Luke McGrath
FH22Joey Carbery
WG23Fergus McFaddenupward-facing green arrow 75'
Coach:
Joe Schmidt

Man of the Match:
Guilhem Guirado (France)

Touch judges:
Wayne Barnes (England)
Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Rowan Kitt (England)

Notes:


4 February 2018
16:00 CET (UTC+1)
Italy 15–46 England (1 BP)
Try: Benvenuti 20' c
Bellini 58' m
Con: Allan (1/2) 22'
Pen: Allan (1/1) 39'
ReportTry: Watson (2) 3' m, 11' m
Farrell 26' c
Simmonds (2) 52' c, 75' c
Ford 68' c
Nowell 77' m
Con: Farrell (4/7) 27', 53', 69', 76'
Pen: Farrell (1/1) 47'
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Attendance: 61,464
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
FB15Matteo Minozzi
RW14Tommaso Benvenuti
OC13Tommaso Bonidownward-facing red arrow 80'
IC12Tommaso Castellodownward-facing red arrow 73'upward-facing green arrow 80'
LW11Mattia Bellini
FH10Tommaso Allandownward-facing red arrow 73'
SH9Marcello Violidownward-facing red arrow 63'
N88Sergio Parisse (c)
OF7Renato Giammariolidownward-facing red arrow 50'
BF6Sebastian Negri
RL5Dean Budddownward-facing red arrow 61'
LL4Alessandro Zanni
TP3Simone Ferraridownward-facing red arrow 54'
HK2Leonardo Ghiraldinidownward-facing red arrow 54'
LP1Andrea Lovottidownward-facing red arrow 41'
Replacements:
HK16Luca Bigiupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR17Nicola Quaglioupward-facing green arrow 41'
PR18Tiziano Pasqualiupward-facing green arrow 54'
LK19George Biagiupward-facing green arrow 61'
FL20Maxime Mbandaupward-facing green arrow 50'
SH21Edoardo Goriupward-facing green arrow 63'
FH22Carlo Cannaupward-facing green arrow 73'
FB23Jayden Haywardupward-facing green arrow 73'
Coach:
Conor O'Shea
FB15Mike Browndownward-facing red arrow 61'
RW14Anthony Watson
OC13Ben Te'odownward-facing red arrow 59'
IC12Owen Farrell
LW11Jonny May
FH10George Ford
SH9Ben Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 10'
N88Sam Simmonds
OF7Chris Robshawdownward-facing red arrow 67'
BF6Courtney Lawesdownward-facing red arrow 59'
RL5Maro Itoje
LL4Joe Launchbury
TP3Dan Coledownward-facing red arrow 54'
HK2Dylan Hartley (c)downward-facing red arrow 54'
LP1Mako Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 73'
Replacements:
HK16Jamie Georgeupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR17Alec Hepburnupward-facing green arrow 73'
PR18Harry Williamsupward-facing green arrow 54'
LK19George Kruisupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL20Sam Underhillupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Danny Careupward-facing green arrow 10'
CE22Jonathan Josephupward-facing green arrow 59'
WG23Jack Nowellupward-facing green arrow 61'
Coach:
Eddie Jones

Man of the Match:
Anthony Watson (England)

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
Nic Berry (Australia)
Television match official:
Glenn Newman (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • Alessandro Zanni (Italy) became the seventh Italian international to earn his 100th test cap.
  • Alec Hepburn (England) made his international debut.

Round 2

10 February 2018
14:15 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Ireland 56–19 Italy
Try: Henshaw (2) 11' c, 44' c
Murray 14' c
Aki 21' c
Earls 35' c
Best 53' c
Stockdale (2) 60' c, 70' c
Con: Sexton (5/5) 12', 16', 22', 37', 45'
Carbery (3/3) 54', 61', 71'
ReportTry: Allan 56' c
Gori 66' c
Minozzi 75' m
Con: Allan (2/3) 58', 66'
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Attendance: 51,700
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
FB15Rob Kearney
RW14Keith Earls
OC13Robbie Henshawdownward-facing red arrow 45'
IC12Bundee Aki
LW11Jacob Stockdale
FH10Johnny Sextondownward-facing red arrow 51'
SH9Conor Murraydownward-facing red arrow 51'
N88Jack Conandownward-facing red arrow 41'
OF7Dan Leavy
BF6Peter O'Mahony
RL5Devin Toner
LL4Iain Hendersondownward-facing red arrow 41'
TP3Tadhg Furlongdownward-facing red arrow 4'
HK2Rory Best (c)downward-facing red arrow 61'
LP1Jack McGrathdownward-facing red arrow 68'
Replacements:
HK16Seán Croninupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR17Cian Healyupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR18Andrew Porterupward-facing green arrow 4'
LK19Quinn Rouxupward-facing green arrow 41'
N820CJ Standerupward-facing green arrow 41'
SH21Kieran Marmionupward-facing green arrow 51'
FH22Joey Carberyupward-facing green arrow 51'
FB23Jordan Larmourupward-facing green arrow 45'
Coach:
Joe Schmidt
FB15Matteo Minozzi
RW14Tommaso Benvenuti
OC13Tommaso Bonidownward-facing red arrow 54'
IC12Tommaso Castello
LW11Mattia Bellini
FH10Tommaso Allan
SH9Marcello Violidownward-facing red arrow 58'
N88Sergio Parisse (c)
OF7Braam Steyndownward-facing red arrow 45'
BF6Sebastian Negridownward-facing red arrow 58'
RL5Dean Budd
LL4Alessandro Zanni
TP3Simone Ferraridownward-facing red arrow 54'
HK2Luca Bigidownward-facing red arrow 45'
LP1Nicola Quagliodownward-facing red arrow 37'
Replacements:
HK16Leonardo Ghiraldiniupward-facing green arrow 45'
PR17Andrea Lovottiupward-facing green arrow 37'
PR18Tiziano Pasqualiupward-facing green arrow 54'
LK19Federico Ruzzaupward-facing green arrow 58'
FL20Maxime Mbandaupward-facing green arrow 45'
SH21Edoardo Goriupward-facing green arrow 58'
FH22Carlo Canna
FB23Jayden Haywardupward-facing green arrow 54'
Coach:
Conor O'Shea

Man of the Match:
Conor Murray (Ireland)

Touch judges:
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Matthew Carley (England)
Television match official:
David Grashoff (England)

Notes:

  • Jordan Larmour (Ireland) made his international debut.[16]
  • This was Ireland's 300th Test win.

10 February 2018
16:45 GMT (UTC+0)
England 12–6 Wales (1 BP)
Try: May (2) 3' m, 20' c
Con: Farrell (1/2) 21'
ReportPen: Patchell (1/2) 24'
Anscombe (1/1) 77'
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 82,000
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
FB15Mike Brown
RW14Anthony Watsondownward-facing red arrow 45'
OC13Jonathan Joseph
IC12Owen Farrell
LW11Jonny May
FH10George Forddownward-facing red arrow 68'
SH9Danny Caredownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Sam Simmondsdownward-facing red arrow 41'
OF7Chris Robshaw
BF6Courtney Lawes
RL5Maro Itoje
LL4Joe Launchburydownward-facing red arrow 68'
TP3Dan Coledownward-facing red arrow 65'
HK2Dylan Hartley (c)downward-facing red arrow 1'upward-facing green arrow 11'downward-facing red arrow 52'
LP1Mako Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 77'
Replacements:
HK16Jamie Georgeupward-facing green arrow 1'downward-facing red arrow 11'upward-facing green arrow 52'
PR17Alec Hepburnupward-facing green arrow 77'
PR18Harry Williamsupward-facing green arrow 65'
LK19George Kruisupward-facing green arrow 68'
FL20Sam Underhillupward-facing green arrow 41'
SH21Richard Wigglesworthupward-facing green arrow 65'
CE22Ben Te'oupward-facing green arrow 68'
WG23Jack Nowellupward-facing green arrow 45'
Coach:
Eddie Jones
FB15Gareth Anscombe
RW14Josh Adams
OC13Scott Williams
IC12Hadleigh Parkes
LW11Steff Evans
FH10Rhys Patchelldownward-facing red arrow 56'
SH9Gareth Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 66'
N88Ross Moriartydownward-facing red arrow 65'
OF7Josh Navidi
BF6Aaron Shingler
RL5Alun Wyn Jones (c)
LL4Cory Hilldownward-facing red arrow 74'
TP3Samson Leedownward-facing red arrow 58'
HK2Ken Owensdownward-facing red arrow 65'
LP1Rob Evansdownward-facing red arrow 58'
Replacements:
HK16Elliot Deeupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR17Wyn Jonesupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR18Tomas Francisupward-facing green arrow 58'
LK19Bradley Daviesupward-facing green arrow 73'
FL20Justin Tipuricupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21Aled Daviesupward-facing green arrow 66'
CE22Owen Watkin
WG23George Northupward-facing green arrow 56'
Coach:
Warren Gatland

Man of the Match:
Mike Brown (England)

Touch judges:
George Clancy (Ireland)
Nic Berry (Australia)
Television match official:
Glenn Newman (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • With this win, England won their 15th consecutive Six Nations home game, breaking their previous record of 14 between 1998–2003.[17]
  • Leigh Halfpenny was originally named in the starting XV but fell ill the night before the match. Gareth Anscombe replaced him in the starting XV, and centre Owen Watkin came onto the bench.
  • This was the lowest aggregate score in a Six Nations match since England beat Ireland 12–6 in 2013.

11 February 2018
15:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Scotland 32–26 France (1 BP)
Try: Maitland 13' c
Jones 32' c
Con: Laidlaw (2/2) 14', 33'
Pen: Laidlaw (6/6) 44', 49', 61', 65', 71', 77'
ReportTry: Thomas (2) 3' c, 27' c
Con: Machenaud (2/2) 4', 28'
Pen: Machenaud (2/2) 10', 40+2'
Serin (2/2) 47', 58'
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 67,144
Referee: John Lacey (Ireland)
FB15Stuart Hogg
RW14Tommy Seymour
OC13Huw Jones
IC12Peter Horne
LW11Sean Maitland
FH10Finn Russelldownward-facing red arrow 65'
SH9Greig Laidlaw
N88Ryan Wilson
OF7Hamish Watson
BF6John Barclay (c)downward-facing red arrow 65'
RL5Jonny Gray
LL4Grant Gilchristdownward-facing red arrow 58'
TP3Simon Berghan
HK2Stuart McInally
LP1Gordon Reiddownward-facing red arrow 58'
Replacements:
HK16Scott Lawson
PR17Jamie Bhattiupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR18Jon Welsh
LK19Ben Toolisupward-facing green arrow 58'
N820David Dentonupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21Ali Priceupward-facing green arrow 65'
CE22Chris Harris
FB23Blair Kinghorn
Coach:
Gregor Townsend
FB15Geoffrey Palis
RW14Teddy Thomas
OC13Rémi Lamerat
IC12Geoffrey Doumayrou
LW11Virimi Vakatawadownward-facing red arrow 71'
FH10Lionel Beauxisdownward-facing red arrow 71'
SH9Maxime Machenauddownward-facing red arrow 41'
N88Marco Tauleignedownward-facing red arrow 58'
OF7Yacouba Camara
BF6Wenceslas Lauret
RL5Sébastien Vahaamahinadownward-facing red arrow 71'
LL4Arthur Iturria
TP3Rabah Slimanidownward-facing red arrow 58'
HK2Guilhem Guirado (c)downward-facing red arrow 75'
LP1Jefferson Poirotdownward-facing red arrow 58'
Replacements:
HK16Adrien Pélissiéupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR17Eddy Ben Arousupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR18Cedate Gomes Saupward-facing green arrow 58'
LK19Paul Gabrillaguesupward-facing green arrow 71'
N820Louis Picamolesupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH21Baptiste Serinupward-facing green arrow 41'
FH22Anthony Belleauupward-facing green arrow 71'
WG23Benjamin Fallupward-facing green arrow 71'
Coach:
Jacques Brunel

Man of the Match:
Greig Laidlaw (Scotland)

Touch judges:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Rowan Kitt (England)

Notes:

Round 3

23 February 2018
21:00 CET (UTC+1)
France 34–17 Italy
Try: Gabrillagues 4' m
Bonneval 59' c
Bastareaud 72' c
Con: Machenaud (1/2) 60'
Trinh-Duc (1/1) 73'
Pen: Machenaud (5/5) 28', 39', 45', 64', 70'
ReportTry: Penalty try 9'
Minozzi 78' c
Con: Canna (1/1) 78'
Pen: Allan (1/1) 49'
Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
Attendance: 50,000
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
FB15Hugo Bonneval
RW14Benjamin Fall
OC13Mathieu Bastareaud
IC12Geoffrey Doumayroudownward-facing red arrow 65'
LW11Rémy Grosso
FH10Lionel Beauxisdownward-facing red arrow 70'
SH9Maxime Machenauddownward-facing red arrow 70'
N88Marco Tauleigne
OF7Yacouba Camaradownward-facing red arrow 56'
BF6Wenceslas Lauret
RL5Sébastien Vahaamahinadownward-facing red arrow 65'
LL4Paul Gabrillagues
TP3Rabah Slimanidownward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Guilhem Guirado (c)downward-facing red arrow 38'upward-facing green arrow 40'downward-facing red arrow 70'
LP1Jefferson Poirotdownward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK16Adrien Pélissiéupward-facing green arrow 38'downward-facing red arrow 40'upward-facing green arrow 70'
PR17Dany Prisoupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Cedate Gomes Saupward-facing green arrow 70'
LK19Romain Taofifénuaupward-facing green arrow 65'
N820Kélian Galletierupward-facing green arrow 56'
SH21Baptiste Couilloudupward-facing green arrow 70'
FH22François Trinh-Ducupward-facing green arrow 70'
CE23Gaël Fickouupward-facing green arrow 65'
Coach:
Jacques Brunel
FB15Matteo Minozzi
RW14Tommaso Benvenuti
OC13Tommaso Bonidownward-facing red arrow 62'
IC12Tommaso Castello
LW11Mattia Bellini
FH10Tommaso Allandownward-facing red arrow 70'
SH9Marcello Violi
N88Sergio Parisse (c)
OF7Maxime Mbanda
BF6Sebastian Negridownward-facing red arrow 70'
RL5Dean Budddownward-facing red arrow 33'
LL4Alessandro Zanni
TP3Simone Ferraridownward-facing red arrow 61'
HK2Leonardo Ghiraldinidownward-facing red arrow 67'
LP1Andrea Lovottidownward-facing red arrow 56'
Replacements:
HK16Luca Bigiupward-facing green arrow 67'
PR17Nicola Quaglioupward-facing green arrow 56'
PR18Tiziano Pasqualiupward-facing green arrow 61'
LK19George Biagiyellow card 80+2' to 80'upward-facing green arrow 33'
LK20Federico Ruzzaupward-facing green arrow 70'
SH21Edoardo Goriupward-facing green arrow 48'
FH22Carlo Cannaupward-facing green arrow 70'
FB23Jayden Haywardupward-facing green arrow 62'
Coach:
Conor O'Shea

Man of the Match:
Yacouba Camara (France)

Touch judges:
John Lacey (Ireland)
Luke Pearce (England)
Television match official:
David Grashoff (England)

Notes:


24 February 2018
14:15 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Ireland 37–27 Wales
Try: Stockdale (2) 6' m, 80' c
Aki 40' c
Leavy 44' c
Healy 53' m
Con: Sexton (2/4) 40', 45'
Carbery (1/1) 80'
Pen: Sexton (1/3) 35'
Murray (1/1) 75'
ReportTry: G. Davies 20' c
Shingler 61' c
S. Evans 76' c
Con: Halfpenny (3/3) 21', 63', 77'
Pen: Halfpenny (2/2) 2', 30'
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Attendance: 51,700
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
FB15Rob Kearney
RW14Keith Earlsdownward-facing red arrow 63'
OC13Chris Farrell
IC12Bundee Aki
LW11Jacob Stockdale
FH10Johnny Sextondownward-facing red arrow 76'
SH9Conor Murray
N88CJ Stander
OF7Dan Leavy
BF6Peter O'Mahonydownward-facing red arrow 66'
RL5Devin Tonerdownward-facing red arrow 73'
LL4James Ryan
TP3Andrew Porterdownward-facing red arrow 66'
HK2Rory Best (c)downward-facing red arrow 70'
LP1Cian Healydownward-facing red arrow 63'
Replacements:
HK16Seán Croninupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR17Jack McGrathupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR18John Ryanupward-facing green arrow 66'
LK19Quinn Rouxupward-facing green arrow 73'
N820Jack Conanupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Kieran Marmion
FH22Joey Carberyupward-facing green arrow 76'
WG23Fergus McFaddenupward-facing green arrow 63'
Coach:
Joe Schmidt
FB15Leigh Halfpenny
RW14Liam Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 63'
OC13Scott Williams
IC12Hadleigh Parkes
LW11Steff Evans
FH10Dan Biggardownward-facing red arrow 63'
SH9Gareth Davies
N88Ross Moriartydownward-facing red arrow 63'
OF7Josh Navidi
BF6Aaron Shingler
RL5Alun Wyn Jones (c)
LL4Cory Hilldownward-facing red arrow 63'
TP3Samson Leedownward-facing red arrow 55'
HK2Ken Owensdownward-facing red arrow 55'
LP1Rob Evansdownward-facing red arrow 55'upward-facing green arrow 73'
Replacements:
HK16Elliot Deeupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR17Wyn Jonesupward-facing green arrow 55'downward-facing red arrow 73'
PR18Tomas Francisupward-facing green arrow 55'
LK19Bradley Daviesupward-facing green arrow 63'
FL20Justin Tipuricupward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Aled Davies
FH22Gareth Anscombeupward-facing green arrow 63'
WG23George Northupward-facing green arrow 63'
Coach:
Warren Gatland

Man of the Match:
Chris Farrell (Ireland)

Touch judges:
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Matthew Carley (England)
Television match official:
Rowan Kitt (England)

Notes:

  • This was Warren Gatland's 100th test match in charge of Wales.

24 February 2018
16:45 GMT (UTC+0)
Scotland 25–13 England
Try: Jones (2) 14' c, 37' c
Maitland 30' m
Con: Laidlaw (2/3) 15', 38'
Pen: Laidlaw (1/1) 2'
Russell (1/1) 66'
ReportTry: Farrell 43' c
Con: Farrell (1/1) 43'
Pen: Farrell (2/2) 13', 17'
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 67,144
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
FB15Stuart Hogg
RW14Tommy Seymourdownward-facing red arrow 64'
OC13Huw Jones
IC12Peter Hornedownward-facing red arrow 71'
LW11Sean Maitland
FH10Finn Russell
SH9Greig Laidlawdownward-facing red arrow 62'
N88Ryan Wilsondownward-facing red arrow 68'
OF7Hamish Watson
BF6John Barclay (c)
RL5Jonny Gray
LL4Grant Gilchristdownward-facing red arrow 55'
TP3Simon Berghandownward-facing red arrow 68'
HK2Stuart McInally
LP1Gordon Reiddownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Scott Lawson
PR17Jamie Bhattiupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18WP Nelupward-facing green arrow 68'
LK19Tim Swinsonupward-facing green arrow 55'
N820David Dentonupward-facing green arrow 68'
SH21Ali Priceupward-facing green arrow 62'
CE22Nick Griggupward-facing green arrow 71'
FB23Blair Kinghornupward-facing green arrow 64'
Coach:
Gregor Townsend
FB15Mike Browndownward-facing red arrow 55'
RW14Anthony Watson
OC13Jonathan Joseph
IC12Owen Farrell
LW11Jonny May
FH10George Forddownward-facing red arrow 64'
SH9Danny Caredownward-facing red arrow 71'
N88Nathan Hughesdownward-facing red arrow 54'
OF7Chris Robshaw
BF6Courtney Lawes
RL5Maro Itoje
LL4Joe Launchburydownward-facing red arrow 71'
TP3Dan Coledownward-facing red arrow 64'
HK2Dylan Hartley (c)downward-facing red arrow 55'
LP1Mako Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 68'
Replacements:
HK16Jamie Georgeupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR17Joe Marlerupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR18Harry Williamsupward-facing green arrow 64'
LK19George Kruisupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL20Sam Underhillyellow card 65' to 75'upward-facing green arrow 54'
SH21Richard Wigglesworthupward-facing green arrow 71'
CE22Ben Te'oupward-facing green arrow 64'
WG23Jack Nowellupward-facing green arrow 55'
Coach:
Eddie Jones

Man of the Match:
Finn Russell (Scotland)

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Television match official:
Simon McDowell (Ireland)

Notes:

  • Blair Kinghorn (Scotland) made his international debut.
  • Joe Launchbury (England) earned his 50th test cap.
  • This was Scotland's first victory over England since 2008.
  • Scotland reclaimed the Calcutta Cup for the first time since 2008.
  • Huw Jones' first try was Scotland's first scored against England in Edinburgh since Simon Danielli in 2004.
  • Scotland extended their home winning record in the Six Nations to 6 games, their best ever run in the Six Nations.
  • This was Scotland's largest victory over England in the Six Nations, and their biggest since they won 33–6 in 1986. That match was also the last time that Scotland had scored three tries against England at Murrayfield.

Round 4

10 March 2018
14:15 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Ireland 28–8 Scotland
Try: Stockdale (2) 22' c, 40+2' c
Murray 46' c
Cronin 69' c
Con: Sexton (4/4) 24', 40+3', 47', 71'
ReportTry: Kinghorn 52' m
Pen: Laidlaw (1/1) 13'
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Attendance: 51,700
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
FB15Rob Kearneydownward-facing red arrow 75'
RW14Keith Earls
OC13Garry Ringrose
IC12Bundee Aki
LW11Jacob Stockdale
FH10Johnny Sextondownward-facing red arrow 73'
SH9Conor Murraydownward-facing red arrow 71'
N88CJ Stander
OF7Dan Leavy
BF6Peter O'Mahonydownward-facing red arrow 55'
RL5Devin Tonerdownward-facing red arrow 55'
LL4James Ryan
TP3Tadhg Furlongdownward-facing red arrow 62'
HK2Rory Best (c)downward-facing red arrow 66'
LP1Cian Healydownward-facing red arrow 51'
Replacements:
HK16Seán Croninupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR17Jack McGrathupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR18Andrew Porterupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK19Iain Hendersonupward-facing green arrow 55'
FL20Jordi Murphyupward-facing green arrow 55'
SH21Kieran Marmionupward-facing green arrow 71'
FH22Joey Carberyupward-facing green arrow 73'
WG23Jordan Larmourupward-facing green arrow 75'
Coach:
Joe Schmidt
FB15Stuart Hogg
RW14Blair Kinghorndownward-facing red arrow 29'upward-facing green arrow 37'
OC13Huw Jones
IC12Peter Hornedownward-facing red arrow 73'
LW11Sean Maitland
FH10Finn Russell
SH9Greig Laidlawdownward-facing red arrow 67'
N88Ryan Wilsondownward-facing red arrow 18'
OF7Hamish Watson
BF6John Barclay (c)
RL5Jonny Graydownward-facing red arrow 71'
LL4Grant Gilchrist
TP3Simon Berghandownward-facing red arrow 55'
HK2Stuart McInallydownward-facing red arrow 60'
LP1Gordon Reiddownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Fraser Brownupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR17Jamie Bhattiupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18WP Nelupward-facing green arrow 55'
LK19Tim Swinsonupward-facing green arrow 71'
N820David Dentonupward-facing green arrow 18'
SH21Ali Priceupward-facing green arrow 67'
CE22Nick Griggupward-facing green arrow 73'
WG23Lee Jonesupward-facing green arrow 29'downward-facing red arrow 37'
Coach:
Gregor Townsend

Man of the Match:
Rob Kearney (Ireland)

Touch judges:
Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
Luke Pearce (England)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:


10 March 2018
17:45 CET (UTC+1)
France 22–16 England (1 BP)
Try: Penalty try 49'
Pen: Machenaud (4/4) 25', 33', 37', 63'
Beauxis (1/1) 78'
ReportTry: May 74' c
Con: Farrell (1/1) 75'
Pen: Farrell (2/2) 4', 29'
Daly (1/1) 21'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 78,060
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
FB15Hugo Bonnevaldownward-facing red arrow 15'upward-facing green arrow 24'downward-facing red arrow 41'
RW14Benjamin Fall
OC13Mathieu Bastareaud
IC12Geoffrey Doumayrou
LW11Rémy Grosso
FH10François Trinh-Ducdownward-facing red arrow 71'
SH9Maxime Machenauddownward-facing red arrow 71'
N88Marco Tauleigne
OF7Yacouba Camara
BF6Wenceslas Lauretdownward-facing red arrow 66'
RL5Sébastien Vahaamahinadownward-facing red arrow 66'
LL4Paul Gabrillagues
TP3Rabah Slimanidownward-facing red arrow 59'
HK2Guilhem Guirado (c)downward-facing red arrow 66'
LP1Jefferson Poirotdownward-facing red arrow 66'
Replacements:
HK16Adrien Pélissiéupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR17Dany Prisoupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR18Cedate Gomes Saupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL19Bernard Le Rouxupward-facing green arrow 66'
N820Kélian Galletierupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Baptiste Couilloudupward-facing green arrow 71'
FH22Lionel Beauxisupward-facing green arrow 71'
CE23Gaël Fickouupward-facing green arrow 15'downward-facing red arrow 24'upward-facing green arrow 41'
Coach:
Jacques Brunel
FB15Anthony Watsonyellow card 49' to 59'downward-facing red arrow 68'
RW14Jonny May
OC13Ben Te'o
IC12Owen Farrell (c)
LW11Elliot Daly
FH10George Forddownward-facing red arrow 60'
SH9Danny Caredownward-facing red arrow 68'
N88Nathan Hughesdownward-facing red arrow 24'
OF7Chris Robshaw
BF6Courtney Lawes
RL5Maro Itoje
LL4Joe Launchburydownward-facing red arrow 52'
TP3Dan Coledownward-facing red arrow 58'
HK2Jamie Georgedownward-facing red arrow 64'
LP1Mako Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 64'
Replacements:
HK16Luke Cowan-Dickieupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR17Joe Marlerupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR18Kyle Sincklerupward-facing green arrow 58'
FL19James Haskellupward-facing green arrow 52'
N820Sam Simmondsupward-facing green arrow 24'
SH21Richard Wigglesworthupward-facing green arrow 68'
CE22Jonathan Josephupward-facing green arrow 60'
FB23Mike Brownupward-facing green arrow 68'
Coach:
Eddie Jones

Man of the Match:
Rémy Grosso (France)

Touch judges:
Angus Gardner (Australia)
Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa)
Television match official:
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • With this English loss, Ireland claimed the Championship with the final round yet to be played.
  • This was the first time since 2015 that England lost two consecutive games; 2015 was also the last time France beat England.
  • This was the first time since 2010 England lost multiple games in a single Six Nations tournament.
  • With Dylan Hartley's injury, Owen Farrell captained England for the first time.

11 March 2018
15:00 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Wales 38–14 Italy
Try: Parkes 3' c
North (2) 5' c, 65' c
Hill 42' c
Tipuric 70' c
Con: Anscombe (3/3) 4', 7', 43'
Halfpenny (2/2) 67', 71'
Pen: Anscombe (1/1) 36'
ReportTry: Minozzi 9' c
Bellini 75' c
Con: Allan (1/1) 11'
Canna (1/1) 76'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 65,242
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
FB15Liam Williamsyellow card 40+3' to 51'downward-facing red arrow 50'
RW14George North
OC13Owen Watkin
IC12Hadleigh Parkes
LW11Steff Evans
FH10Gareth Anscombedownward-facing red arrow 60'
SH9Gareth Daviesyellow card 48' to 58'downward-facing red arrow 60'
N88Taulupe Faletau (c)
OF7James Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 65'
BF6Justin Tipuric
RL5Bradley Davies
LL4Cory Hilldownward-facing red arrow 65'
TP3Tomas Francisdownward-facing red arrow 67'
HK2Elliot Deedownward-facing red arrow 60'
LP1Nicky Smithdownward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK16Ken Owensupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR17Rob Evansupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Rhodri Jonesupward-facing green arrow 67'
LK19Seb Daviesupward-facing green arrow 65'
FL20Ellis Jenkinsupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21Aled Daviesupward-facing green arrow 60'
FH22Rhys Patchellupward-facing green arrow 60'
FB23Leigh Halfpennyupward-facing green arrow 50'
Coach:
Warren Gatland
FB15Matteo Minozzi
RW14Tommaso Benvenutiyellow card 77' to 80'
OC13Giulio Bisegni
IC12Tommaso Castellodownward-facing red arrow 4'
LW11Mattia Bellini
FH10Tommaso Allandownward-facing red arrow 68'
SH9Marcello Violidownward-facing red arrow 63'
N88Sergio Parisse (c)
OF7Maxime Mbandadownward-facing red arrow 14'
BF6Sebastian Negridownward-facing red arrow 67'
RL5Dean Budd
LL4Alessandro Zanni
TP3Simone Ferraridownward-facing red arrow 63'
HK2Leonardo Ghiraldinidownward-facing red arrow 68'
LP1Andrea Lovottidownward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK16Oliviero Fabianiupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR17Nicola Quaglioupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Tiziano Pasqualiupward-facing green arrow 63'
LK19Federico Ruzzaupward-facing green arrow 67'
FL20Giovanni Licataupward-facing green arrow 14'
SH21Guglielmo Palazzaniupward-facing green arrow 63'
FH22Carlo Cannaupward-facing green arrow 68'
FB23Jayden Haywardupward-facing green arrow 4'
Coach:
Conor O'Shea

Man of the Match:
Hadleigh Parkes (Wales)

Touch judges:
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Television match official:
Marius Jonker (South Africa)

Notes:

  • James Davies (Wales) made his international debut.
  • Samson Lee was named on the bench, but withdrew from the squad due to illness on match-day. He was replaced with Rhodri Jones.
  • Wales's win guaranteed Italy would win the "wooden spoon" for coming last.

Round 5

17 March 2018
13:30 CET (UTC+1)
(1 BP) Italy 27–29 Scotland (1 BP)
Try: Allan (2) 14' c, 45' c
Minozzi 21' c
Con: Allan (3/3) 15', 22', 46'
Pen: Allan (2/2) 7', 76'
ReportTry: Brown 10' m
Barclay 25' c
Maitland 61' c
Hogg 71' c
Con: Laidlaw (3/4) 26', 62', 72'
Pen: Laidlaw (1/1) 79'
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Attendance: 60,412
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
FB15Matteo Minozzi
RW14Tommaso Benvenutidownward-facing red arrow 59'
OC13Giulio Bisegni
IC12Tommaso Castellodownward-facing red arrow 74'
LW11Mattia Bellini
FH10Tommaso Allan
SH9Marcello Violidownward-facing red arrow 67'
N88Sergio Parisse (c)
OF7Jake Polledridownward-facing red arrow 67'
BF6Sebastian Negri
RL5Dean Budd
LL4Alessandro Zannidownward-facing red arrow 53'
TP3Simone Ferraridownward-facing red arrow 60'
HK2Leonardo Ghiraldinidownward-facing red arrow 77'
LP1Andrea Lovottidownward-facing red arrow 59'
Replacements:
HK16Oliviero Fabianiupward-facing green arrow 77'
PR17Nicola Quaglioupward-facing green arrow 59'
PR18Tiziano Pasqualiupward-facing green arrow 60'
N819Braam Steynupward-facing green arrow 53'
FL20Giovanni Licataupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Guglielmo Palazzaniupward-facing green arrow 67'
FH22Carlo Cannaupward-facing green arrow 74'
FB23Jayden Haywardupward-facing green arrow 59'
Coach:
Conor O'Shea
FB15Stuart Hogg
RW14Tommy Seymour
OC13Huw Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 53'
IC12Nick Grigg
LW11Sean Maitland
FH10Finn Russelldownward-facing red arrow 54'
SH9Greig Laidlaw
N88Ryan Wilsondownward-facing red arrow 67'
OF7Hamish Watson
BF6John Barclay (c)
RL5Jonny Gray
LL4Tim Swinsondownward-facing red arrow 53'
TP3WP Neldownward-facing red arrow 40'
HK2Fraser Browndownward-facing red arrow 40'
LP1Gordon Reiddownward-facing red arrow 40'
Replacements:
HK16Stuart McInallyupward-facing green arrow 40'
PR17Jamie Bhattiupward-facing green arrow 40'
PR18Zander Fagersonupward-facing green arrow 40'
LK19Richie Grayupward-facing green arrow 53'
N820David Dentonupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Ali Priceupward-facing green arrow 54'
FH22Peter Horneupward-facing green arrow 53'
FB23Blair Kinghorn
Coach:
Gregor Townsend

Man of the Match:
Tommaso Allan (Italy)

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Television match official:
Marius Jonker (South Africa)

Notes:

  • Jake Polledri (Italy) made his international debut.
  • Tommaso Benvenuti (Italy) earned his 50th test cap.
  • The losing bonus point obtained by Italy was their first point under the new points structure introduced in 2017.
  • This loss was Sergio Parisse's 100th test loss, the first time the figure has been reached.

17 March 2018
14:45 GMT (UTC+0)
England 15–24 Ireland (3 BP)
Try: Daly (2) 32' m, 65' m
May 80+2' m
ReportTry: Ringrose 6' c
Stander 24' c
Stockdale 40+2' c
Con: Sexton (2/2) 7', 24'
Carbery (1/1) 40+5'
Pen: Murray (1/1) 60'
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 82,062
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)
FB15Anthony Watsondownward-facing red arrow 34'
RW14Jonny May
OC13Jonathan Josephdownward-facing red arrow 56'
IC12Ben Te'o
LW11Elliot Daly
FH10Owen Farrell
SH9Richard Wigglesworthdownward-facing red arrow 61'
N88Sam Simmondsdownward-facing red arrow 67'
OF7James Haskell
BF6Chris Robshaw
RL5George Kruisdownward-facing red arrow 71'
LL4Maro Itoje
TP3Kyle Sincklerdownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Dylan Hartley (c)downward-facing red arrow 58'
LP1Mako Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 53'
Replacements:
HK16Jamie Georgeupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR17Joe Marlerupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR18Dan Coleupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK19Joe Launchburyupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL20Don Armandupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Danny Careupward-facing green arrow 61'
FH22George Fordupward-facing green arrow 56'
FB23Mike Brownupward-facing green arrow 34'
Coach:
Eddie Jones
FB15Rob Kearney
RW14Keith Earlsdownward-facing red arrow 74'
OC13Garry Ringrose
IC12Bundee Akidownward-facing red arrow 56'
LW11Jacob Stockdale
FH10Johnny Sextondownward-facing red arrow 34'upward-facing green arrow 41'downward-facing red arrow 67'
SH9Conor Murray
N88CJ Stander
OF7Dan Leavy
BF6Peter O'Mahonyyellow card 29' to 39'downward-facing red arrow 74'
RL5Iain Henderson
LL4James Ryandownward-facing red arrow 67'
TP3Tadhg Furlongdownward-facing red arrow 65'
HK2Rory Best (c)downward-facing red arrow 65'
LP1Cian Healydownward-facing red arrow 51'
Replacements:
HK16Seán Croninupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR17Jack McGrathupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR18Andrew Porterupward-facing green arrow 65'
LK19Devin Tonerupward-facing green arrow 67'
FL20Jordi Murphyupward-facing green arrow 74'
SH21Kieran Marmionupward-facing green arrow 74'
FH22Joey Carberyupward-facing green arrow 34'downward-facing red arrow 41'upward-facing green arrow 67'
WG23Jordan Larmourupward-facing green arrow 56'
Coach:
Joe Schmidt

Man of the Match:
Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)

Touch judges:
Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Television match official:
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • Marius van der Westhuizen was originally named as a touch judge, but was replaced with Nigel Owens by World Rugby, after attending an England training session in midweek.[19]
  • England's defeat was their first loss at Twickenham in the Six Nations since 2012 (a run of 15 matches), their first loss at home overall since 2015 (a run of 14 games), and Ireland's first win against England at Twickenham since 2010.[20]
  • Ireland retained the Millennium Trophy for the first time since their three consecutive victories over England between 2009 and 2011.[21]
  • Ireland won their third Grand Slam and their eleventh Triple Crown; the first time they had won either since 2009.[22]
  • Rob Kearney and Rory Best share the distinction of being Ireland's only players to have won multiple Grand Slams, having both played in the 2009 Six Nations.[23]
  • With this win, Ireland became the first team to earn the three-point bonus for completing a Grand Slam.

17 March 2018
17:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Wales 14–13 France (1 BP)
Try: L. Williams 4' m
Pen: Halfpenny (3/3) 10', 16', 32'
ReportTry: Fickou 21' c
Con: Machenaud (1/1) 22'
Pen: Machenaud (1/2) 49'
Drop: Trinh-Duc (1/1) 4'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 74,169
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
FB15Leigh Halfpenny
RW14George North
OC13Scott Williams
IC12Hadleigh Parkes
LW11Liam Williams
FH10Dan Biggar
SH9Gareth Davies
N88Taulupe Faletau
OF7Josh Navidi
BF6Justin Tipuricdownward-facing red arrow 56'
RL5Alun Wyn Jones (c)
LL4Cory Hilldownward-facing red arrow 69'
TP3Tomas Francisdownward-facing red arrow 64'
HK2Ken Owensdownward-facing red arrow 69'
LP1Rob Evansdownward-facing red arrow 64'
Replacements:
HK16Elliot Deeupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR17Nicky Smithupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR18Samson Leeupward-facing green arrow 64'
LK19Bradley Daviesupward-facing green arrow 69'
FL20Aaron Shinglerupward-facing green arrow 56'
SH21Aled Davies
FH22Gareth Anscombe
WG23Steff Evans
Coach:
Warren Gatland
FB15Benjamin Fall
RW14Gaël Fickou
OC13Mathieu Bastareaud (c)
IC12Geoffrey Doumayrou
LW11Rémy Grosso
FH10François Trinh-Ducdownward-facing red arrow 71'
SH9Maxime Machenauddownward-facing red arrow 62'
N88Marco Tauleigne
OF7Yacouba Camaradownward-facing red arrow 26'
BF6Wenceslas Lauretdownward-facing red arrow 77'
RL5Sébastien Vahaamahina
LL4Paul Gabrillaguesdownward-facing red arrow 71'upward-facing green arrow 77'
TP3Cedate Gomes Sadownward-facing red arrow 51'
HK2Adrien Pélissiédownward-facing red arrow 51'
LP1Jefferson Poirotdownward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK16Camille Chatupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR17Dany Prisoupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Rabah Slimaniupward-facing green arrow 51'
FL19Bernard Le Rouxupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL20Mathieu Babillotupward-facing green arrow 26'
SH21Baptiste Couilloudupward-facing green arrow 62'
FH22Lionel Beauxisupward-facing green arrow 71'
FB23Geoffrey Palis
Coach:
Jacques Brunel

Man of the Match:
Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)

Touch judges:
Wayne Barnes (England)
Luke Pearce (England)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:

  • Mathieu Babillot (France) made his international debut.
  • The losing bonus point secured by France ensured that England finished 5th outright for the first time since 1983.

Statistics

Notes

  1. 1 2 This is a record for the most tries scored in a single Championship in the Six Nations era.[1] The overall record is 8 by Cyril Lowe in 1914 and Ian Smith in 1925.

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