M6N Round 3 Recap
- therookiereporters
- Feb 28
- 3 min read
Over halfway through the 2026 Men’s Six Nations, we've had some amazing matches and great gameplay, especially from our underdogs, Wales. Here is everything you missed from the tournament this week!
England v Ireland
The Red Roses kicked off this match at their home, Twickenham Stadium. Crowley put the first points on the board, taking a penalty for Ireland. Just under 20 minutes in, the clock was stopped due to Lowe receiving treatment and he was then substituted with O’Brien. Less than a minute later, Gibson-Park took the first try after a quick touch to play, beating Heyes to the line, making the score 10-0 to Ireland. Next to score was Baloucoune for Ireland giving them a 15-point lead. TMO then awarded Freddie Stewart with a yellow card for a line break. In an unexpected turn of events, the referee was the one injured and then replaced at the 29-minute mark. Cowan-Dickie was our next fallen soldier and was replaced by George. Ireland were lighting up in London as O’Brien then took a try and the score was 0-22. With the clock red, England clawed and fought tooth and nail for their first try, courtesy of Dingwall receiving a lovely pass from Marcus Smith. By halftime, the score was 7-22 to Ireland.
Pollock was abruptly awarded a yellow card for not releasing, leaving England a man down just 2 minutes into the second half. Sheehan then forced his way across the try line, extending Ireland's lead. Ollie Lawrence gave England some hope a few seconds after Pollock re-entered the pitch to sneak through a try while Ireland were awarded a yellow card to O’Brien. Crowley then took another penalty, extending their scoring safety buffer. Just under 70 minutes, Osborne and Crowley increased the score to 42-14. Sam Underhill scores another try and Ford scores his conversion making it 42-21 for the final score.
Wales v Scotland
Wales kicked off the match at 4:40pm and Hamer-Webb succumbed to a blunt force injury needing medical assistance. 4 minutes in, Joe Hawkins received a yellow card, sent to the bunker due to a high tackle. 9 minutes in with a player down, Carre scored the first try of the match for Wales. 5 minutes later, Scotland came right back as Steyn made a great run down the wing to take a try making the score 7-5 to Wales. Wales stretched their lead as Josh Adams took a try down the wing.
After 27 phases for Scotland, Finn Russell decreased Wales’ advantage to 8 points. Wales went on to take 3 points for a penalty but were caught off guard by Scotland who scored a try from a kick restart with Graham making the scoreboard 23-19. Less than 10 minutes remaining, Scotland’s Turner scored a try, taking the final scoreboard to 23-26.
France v Italy
The first try of the game came just 4 minutes in after Dupont gave Bielle-Biarrey a lovely ball into the try zone. Next to score was Meafou just over 10 minutes later. Ramos managed to score himself a try at 29 minutes, bringing the score to 19-0. Italy didn’t give up as a ball was sent down the line and gathered by France, then spilt, resulting in Italy’s first try of the match, just over 30 minutes into the match by Capuozzo. Less than a minute to go, Garbisi scored a penalty, making it 19-8.
Our second half was kicked off by Ramos and at 70 minutes Lynach was given a yellow card for a deliberate knock on. Italy, a man down, France, capitalised for their bonus point as Ramos made a cross-field kick, allowing Drean a try making the score 26-8. France made it 33-8 after Gailleton scored a try and Ramos made another conversion to add an extra 2 points. A final push from Italy left them just short of another try as France dragged them into touch, sealing the match score.
Round 4 Schedule (GMT)
Friday 6th March 20:10
- Ireland v Wales
Saturday 7th March 14:10
- Scotland v France
Saturday 7th March 16:40
- Italy v England
Article written by Alice Seager ©️Alice Seager 2026
