But, at the start of the day, the odds of Ireland making it a three-in-a-row were decidedly slim. Bernard Jackman told us ...

Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie admitted the win over Wales was a "funny one" after they threatened to blow a 27-point lead.

France has seen off a resilient Scotland 35-16 and clinched the Six Nations title with a tournament-try record in Paris.

The AP reviews rugby's Six Nations championship won by France. England was second, a point behind. Wales placed last after ...