{"id":9209,"date":"2026-02-22T04:13:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T04:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=9209"},"modified":"2026-02-22T04:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T04:13:11","slug":"rugby-union-weekly-six-nations-ruthless-ireland-beat-england-scotland-come-back-in-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=9209","title":{"rendered":"Rugby Union Weekly &#8211; Six Nations: Ruthless Ireland beat England, &#038; Scotland come back in Cardiff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"sw-text-body-copy sw-pt-4 sw-text-secondary\">Available for 29 days<\/p>\n<p class=\"sw-text-body-copy sw-whitespace-pre-line sw-pt-4 sw-text-secondary\">Chris is\u00a0alongside Matt Dawson, Paul Grayson and Donncha O&#8217;Callaghan to reflect on Ireland smashing England 21-42 in a record-breaking win at Twickenham.\u00a0Ireland keep their claim for the Six Nations title alive, whilst England&#8217;s hopes turn to dust. How did Ireland cut through England, and what confidence will they take from this record win at Twickenham? Plus, the guys discuss England&#8217;s reluctance to adapt from their set gameplan.<\/p>\n<p>Then, Sara Orchard is alongside Philippa Tuttiett and Andy Nicol at the Principality as Scotland come back to deny Wales a first Six Nations victory since 2023. Having led by 15, there are plenty of positives for Wales to take, but their search for a Six Nations win continues. Scotland build on the back of their Calcutta Cup win to take temporary top-spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>TIMECODES:<br \/>\n0&#8217;37 &#8211; Match reflections on an Irish result for the ages, &amp; a &#8220;toothless&#8221; England<br \/>\n6&#8217;36 &#8211; Farrell &amp; Ireland playing strong &#8220;heads-up&#8221; rugby<br \/>\n13&#8217;28 &#8211; An England blip, or long-term cause for concern? 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