Six Nations

Rugby Union comes alive in Europe during the 6 Nations. This year the ebbs and flows have been remarkable, the margins microscopic but the result was a Grand Slam for Ireland. Forty one phases and a Sexton drop goal should have told us the Irish were contenders. However, it seemed the firm favourites should be England but the 3 game run of losses took fans by surprise.

We pick out our Dream Team of this year's 2018 NatWest 6 Nations Championship.

France went on to clinch their fifth Grand Slam following their 3-38 win over Wales in the final round of the Women's Six Nations Championship.

Ireland went on to clinch their third Grand Slam in the recently concluded Six Nations 2018 tournament after beating England 15-24 in the final round. Here are few of the key points from the tournament.

Joe Schmidt has hailed his Mr Reliable Rob Kearney and predicts a strong future for the full-back as Ireland swept to the Grand Slam in the recently concluded Six Nations tournament.

Wales managed to hold on to their nerve as they completed a 14-13 win over France in the final round of the Six Nations Championship at Principality Stadium.

Greig Laidlaw kicked the decisive penalty in the 78th minute as Scotland sealed a thrilling 29-27 victory over Italy in the final round of the Six Nations Championship clash at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Ireland marked St. Patrick's Day celebration with a convincing 15-24 win over England in the final round of the Six Nations Championship at Twickenham Stadium as they went on to clinch the Grand Slam for the third time.

England toppled Ireland 48-15 in the final round but it was France, who went on to clinch the U20 Six Nations Championship title following a 3-24 victory over Wales in Colwyn Bay.

World Rugby has replaced assistant referee Marius van der Westhuizen in the final round of the Six Nations Championship clash between England and Ireland at Twickenham after his visit to the red rose team's training camp last week.

England skipper Dylan Hartley has recovered from a calf injury to return in time for the final round of the Six Nations Championship clash against Ireland to be played at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named fly-half Dan Biggar in the line-up for the final round of the Six Nations Championship clash against France.

France have confirmed Mathieu Bastareaud as the captain for the final round of the Six Nations Championship clash against Wales.

England boss Eddie Jones is set to face scrutiny following his comments about Wales and Ireland that came in July last year.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made five changes for the Six Nations Championship final round clash against Italy to be played at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs back-row Sam Simmonds insisted that England will be motivated to spoil Ireland's Grand Slam hopes as the two teams meet at Twickenham Stadium for the final round of the Six Nations Championship.

Fullback Stuart Hogg believes Scotland are moving in the right direction despite mixed results in the ongoing Six Nations Championship.

Ireland's success in the ongoing Six Nations Championship has seen them rise to the second position in the World Rugby Rankings.

Ireland international Conor Murray said the team is enjoying the talk of a possible Grand Slam as they head to Twickenham to face England for the final round of the Six Nations Championship.

Ireland's hope of clinching the Grand Slam has taken a major boost with prop Cian Healy declared fit for the final round of the Six Nations Championship encounter against England at Twickenham.