2021 Six Nations Championship

The 2021 Six Nations Championship (known as the Guinness Six Nations for sponsorship reasons) was the 22nd Six Nations Championship, the annual rugby union competition contested by the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales, and the 127th edition of the competition (including all its previous incarnations as the Home Nations Championship and Five Nations Championship). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament started just three months after the end of the previous tournament and all matches took place without spectators.

2021 Six Nations Championship
Date6 February – 26 March 2021
Countries
Tournament statistics
Champions Wales (28th title)
Triple Crown Wales (22nd title)
Matches played15
Attendance0 (0 per match)
Tries scored86 (5.73 per match)
Top point scorer(s)Ireland Johnny Sexton (65 points)
Top try scorer(s)Scotland Duhan van der Merwe (5 tries)
Player of the tournamentScotland Hamish Watson[1]
2020 (Previous) (Next) 2022

England began the tournament as defending champions, having won the 2020 tournament on points difference,[2] but only managed two wins in this tournament and finished fifth, ahead of only Italy.[3] Wales, having finished fifth in 2020, entered the final weekend with four wins out of four and the possibility of a Grand Slam, but were beaten 32–30 by France in Saint-Denis following a late try.[4]

France's third match, against Scotland, had to be rescheduled after an outbreak of COVID-19 in the French camp; the match was moved to the Friday night following the final round of matches,[5] with France needing to win by at least 21 points with a try-scoring bonus point to overtake Wales at the top of the table. They led by three points going into the final minute, only for Scotland to score a try that gave them the win and Wales the title.[6]

Participants

Nation Stadium Head coach Captain
Home stadium Capacity Location
 England Twickenham Stadium 82,000 London Australia Eddie Jones Owen Farrell
 France Stade de France 81,338 Saint-Denis France Fabien Galthié Charles Ollivon
 Ireland Aviva Stadium 51,700 Dublin England Andy Farrell Johnny Sexton
 Italy Stadio Olimpico 73,261 Rome South Africa Franco Smith Luca Bigi
 Scotland Murrayfield Stadium 67,144 Edinburgh Scotland Gregor Townsend Stuart Hogg
 Wales Millennium Stadium 73,931 Cardiff New Zealand Wayne Pivac Alun Wyn Jones

Squads

Table

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA GS TB LB Pts
1  Wales 5 4 0 1 164 103 +61 20 11 0 3 1 20
2  France 5 3 0 2 140 103 +37 18 10 0 2 2 16
3  Ireland 5 3 0 2 136 88 +48 12 10 0 1 2 15
4  Scotland 5 3 0 2 138 91 +47 18 10 0 1 2 15
5  England 5 2 0 3 112 121 9 12 11 0 1 1 10
6  Italy 5 0 0 5 55 239 184 6 34 0 0 0 0
Source:

Table ranking rules

  • Four points are awarded for a win.
  • Two points are awarded for a draw.
  • Bonus points are awarded to any team that scores four or more tries in a match and/or loses by seven points or fewer.
  • Three bonus points are awarded to a team that wins all five of their matches (a Grand Slam). This ensures that a team that wins a Grand Slam tops the table with at least 23 points, as another team could lose one match while winning two bonus points and win the other four matches while winning four bonus points for a maximum of 22 points.
  • Tiebreakers
    • If two or more teams are tied on table 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 scores the higher number of total tries (including penalty tries) in their matches is ranked higher.
    • If two or more teams remain tied after applying the above tiebreakers then those teams will be placed at equal rank; if the tournament has concluded and more than one team is placed first then the title will be shared between them.

Fixtures

The fixtures were announced on 20 March 2019. As with 2020, no matches were scheduled on a Friday night[lower-alpha 1] and the final match of the tournament was scheduled for peak time.[7]

Round 1

6 February 2021
15:15 CET (UTC+1)
Italy 10–50 France (1 BP)
Try: Sperandio 65' c
Con: Garbisi (1/1) 66'
Pen: Garbisi (1/1) 19'
Report
Match data
Try: Cretin 6' c
Fickou 27' c
Vincent 30' c
Dulin 49' c
Dupont 53' c
Thomas (2) 57' c, 74' m
Con: Jalibert (6/6) 7', 28', 31', 51', 54', 58'
Pen: Jalibert (1/1) 11'
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Attendance: 0
Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
FB15Jacopo Trulla
RW14Luca Sperandio
OC13Marco Zanondownward-facing red arrow 44'
IC12Ignacio Brex
LW11Monty Ioane
FH10Paolo Garbisidownward-facing red arrow 36'upward-facing green arrow 41'
SH9Stephen Varney
N88Michele Lamaro
OF7Johan Meyerdownward-facing red arrow 51'
BF6Sebastian Negridownward-facing red arrow 59'
RL5David Sisidownward-facing red arrow 59'
LL4Marco Lazzaroni
TP3Marco Riccionidownward-facing red arrow 31'
HK2Luca Bigi (c)downward-facing red arrow 59'
LP1Daniele Rimpellidownward-facing red arrow 31'
Replacements:
HK16Gianmarco Lucchesiupward-facing green arrow 59'
PR17Danilo Fischettiupward-facing green arrow 31'
PR18Giosuè Zilocchiupward-facing green arrow 31'
LK19Niccolò Cannoneupward-facing green arrow 59'
LK20Federico Ruzzaupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL21Maxime Mbandaupward-facing green arrow 51'downward-facing red arrow 74'
SH22Guglielmo Palazzaniupward-facing green arrow 74'
FH23Carlo Cannaupward-facing green arrow 36'downward-facing red arrow 41'upward-facing green arrow 44'
Coach:
Franco Smith
FB15Brice Dulin
RW14Teddy Thomas
OC13Arthur Vincent
IC12Gaël Fickoudownward-facing red arrow 59'
LW11Gabin Villière
FH10Matthieu Jalibertdownward-facing red arrow 59'
SH9Antoine Dupontdownward-facing red arrow 59'
N88Grégory Alldrittdownward-facing red arrow 58'
OF7Charles Ollivon (c)
BF6Dylan Cretin
RL5Paul Willemsedownward-facing red arrow 58'
LL4Bernard Le Roux
TP3Mohamed Haouasdownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Julien Marchanddownward-facing red arrow 46'
LP1Cyril Bailledownward-facing red arrow 53'
Replacements:
HK16Pierre Bourgaritupward-facing green arrow 46'
PR17Jean-Baptiste Grosupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR18Dorian Aldegheriupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK19Romain Taofifénuaupward-facing green arrow 58'
FL20Anthony Jelonchupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH21Baptiste Serinupward-facing green arrow 59'
FH22Louis Carbonelupward-facing green arrow 59'
WG23Damian Penaudupward-facing green arrow 59'
Coach:
Fabien Galthié

Player of the Match:
Antoine Dupont (France)

Touch judges:
Mike Adamson (Scotland)
Christophe Ridley (England)
Television match official:
Karl Dickson (England)

Notes:


6 February 2021
16:45 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) England 6–11 Scotland
Pen: Farrell (2/2) 34', 39'Report
Match data
Try: Van der Merwe 30' m
Pen: Russell (2/3) 6', 49'
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 0
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
FB15Elliot Daly
RW14Anthony Watsondownward-facing red arrow 76'
OC13Henry Slade
IC12Ollie Lawrencedownward-facing red arrow 69'
LW11Jonny May
FH10Owen Farrell (c)
SH9Ben Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 56'
N88Billy Vunipolayellow card 24' to 34'downward-facing red arrow 67'
OF7Tom Curry
BF6Mark Wilsondownward-facing red arrow 53'
RL5Jonny Hill
LL4Maro Itoje
TP3Will Stuartdownward-facing red arrow 62'
HK2Jamie Georgedownward-facing red arrow 56'
LP1Ellis Gengedownward-facing red arrow 72'
Replacements:
HK16Luke Cowan-Dickieupward-facing green arrow 56'
PR17Beno Obanoupward-facing green arrow 72'
PR18Harry Williamsupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK19Courtney Lawesupward-facing green arrow 53'
FL20Ben Earlupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Dan Robsonupward-facing green arrow 56'
FH22George Fordupward-facing green arrow 69'
FB23Max Malinsupward-facing green arrow 76'
Coach:
Eddie Jones
FB15Stuart Hogg (c)
RW14Sean Maitlanddownward-facing red arrow 72'
OC13Chris Harris
IC12Cameron Redpath
LW11Duhan van der Merwe
FH10Finn Russellyellow card 38' to 48'
SH9Ali Pricedownward-facing red arrow 69'
N88Matt Fagersondownward-facing red arrow 64'
OF7Hamish Watson
BF6Jamie Ritchiedownward-facing red arrow 66'
RL5Jonny Gray
LL4Scott Cummings
TP3Zander Fagersondownward-facing red arrow 64'
HK2George Turnerdownward-facing red arrow 67'
LP1Rory Sutherlanddownward-facing red arrow 64'
Replacements:
HK16Dave Cherryupward-facing green arrow 67'
PR17Oli Kebbleupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR18WP Nelupward-facing green arrow 64'
LK19Richie Grayupward-facing green arrow 66'
N820Gary Grahamupward-facing green arrow 64'
SH21Scott Steeleupward-facing green arrow 69'
FH22Jaco van der Walt
CE23Huw Jonesupward-facing green arrow 72'
Coach:
Gregor Townsend

Player of the Match:
Stuart Hogg (Scotland)

Touch judges:
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Mathieu Raynal (France)
Television match official:
Joy Neville (Ireland)

Notes:


7 February 2021
15:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Wales 21–16 Ireland (1 BP)
Try: North 49' m
Rees-Zammit 59' c
Con: Halfpenny (1/2) 60'
Pen: Halfpenny (3/3) 5', 19', 66'
Report
Match data
Try: Beirne 37' c
Con: Sexton (1/1) 39'
Pen: Sexton (2/2) 29', 35'
Burns (1/1) 72'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 0
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
FB15Leigh Halfpenny
RW14Louis Rees-Zammit
OC13George North
IC12Johnny Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 24'
LW11Hallam Amosdownward-facing red arrow 66'
FH10Dan Biggar
SH9Tomos Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 41'
N88Taulupe Faletau
OF7Justin Tipuric
BF6Dan Lydiatedownward-facing red arrow 13'
RL5Alun Wyn Jones (c)
LL4Adam Bearddownward-facing red arrow 66'
TP3Tomas Francisdownward-facing red arrow 66'
HK2Ken Owens
LP1Wyn Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 66'
Replacements:
HK16Elliot Dee
PR17Rhodri Jonesupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR18Leon Brownupward-facing green arrow 66'
LK19Will Rowlandsupward-facing green arrow 66'
FL20Josh Navidiupward-facing green arrow 13'
SH21Gareth Daviesupward-facing green arrow 41'
FH22Callum Sheedyupward-facing green arrow 66'
CE23Nick Tompkinsupward-facing green arrow 24'
Coach:
Wayne Pivac
FB15Hugo Keenan
RW14Keith Earlsdownward-facing red arrow 62'
OC13Garry Ringrose
IC12Robbie Henshawdownward-facing red arrow 54'upward-facing green arrow 64'
LW11James Lowe
FH10Johnny Sexton (c)downward-facing red arrow 70'
SH9Conor Murraydownward-facing red arrow 73'
N88CJ Stander
OF7Josh van der Flierdownward-facing red arrow 60'
BF6Peter O'MahonyRed card 14'
RL5James Ryandownward-facing red arrow 24'
LL4Tadhg Beirne
TP3Andrew Porterdownward-facing red arrow 54'
HK2Rob Herringdownward-facing red arrow 73'
LP1Cian Healydownward-facing red arrow 52'
Replacements:
HK16Rónan Kelleherupward-facing green arrow 73'
PR17Dave Kilcoyneupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR18Tadhg Furlongupward-facing green arrow 54'
LK19Iain Hendersonupward-facing green arrow 24'
FL20Will Connorsupward-facing green arrow 60'
SH21Jamison Gibson-Parkupward-facing green arrow 73'
FH22Billy Burnsupward-facing green arrow 54'downward-facing red arrow 64'upward-facing green arrow 70'
WG23Jordan Larmourupward-facing green arrow 62'
Coach:
Andy Farrell

Player of the Match:
Wyn Jones (Wales)

Touch judges:
Luke Pearce (England)
Alexandre Ruiz (France)
Television match official:
Tom Foley (England)

Notes:

  • Peter O'Mahony became the first Ireland player to receive a red card in a Six Nations match.[9]

Round 2

13 February 2021
14:15 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) England 41–18 Italy
Try: Hill 14' m
Watson (2) 26' c, 50' c
May 40' m
Willis 61' c
Daly 68' c
Con: Farrell (4/6) 27', 50', 62', 69'
Pen: Farrell (1/1) 9'
Report
Match data
Try: Ioane 3' m
Allan 66' c
Con: Allan (1/1) 67'
Pen: Garbisi (2/2) 20', 44'
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 0
Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)
FB15Elliot Daly
RW14Anthony Watson
OC13Henry Slade
IC12Owen Farrell (c)
LW11Jonny May
FH10George Ford
SH9Ben Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 51'
N88Billy Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 59'
OF7Tom Curry
BF6Courtney Lawesdownward-facing red arrow 59'
RL5Jonny Hilldownward-facing red arrow 51'
LL4Maro Itoje
TP3Kyle Sincklerdownward-facing red arrow 74'
HK2Luke Cowan-Dickiedownward-facing red arrow 52'
LP1Mako Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 52'
Replacements:
HK16Jamie Georgeupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR17Ellis Gengeupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR18Will Stuartupward-facing green arrow 74'
LK19Charlie Ewelsupward-facing green arrow 51'
FL20Ben Earlupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL21Jack Willisupward-facing green arrow 59'downward-facing red arrow 65'
SH22Dan Robsonupward-facing green arrow 51'
FB23Max Malinsupward-facing green arrow 65'
Coach:
Eddie Jones
FB15Jacopo Trulla
RW14Luca Sperandio
OC13Ignacio Brexdownward-facing red arrow 59'
IC12Carlo Cannared cross icon 51' to 59'
LW11Monty Ioane
FH10Paolo Garbisidownward-facing red arrow 65'
SH9Stephen Varneydownward-facing red arrow 70'
N88Michele Lamarodownward-facing red arrow 45'
OF7Johan Meyer
BF6Sebastian Negrired cross icon 25' to 31'
RL5David Sisidownward-facing red arrow 79'
LL4Marco Lazzaroni
TP3Marco Riccionired cross icon 16' to 25'downward-facing red arrow 41'
HK2Luca Bigi (c)downward-facing red arrow 69'
LP1Andrea Lovottidownward-facing red arrow 31'upward-facing green arrow 54'
Replacements:
HK16Gianmarco Lucchesiupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR17Danilo Fischettiupward-facing green arrow 31'downward-facing red arrow 54'
PR18Giosuè Zilocchiupward-facing green arrow 16'downward-facing red arrow 25'upward-facing green arrow 41'
LK19Niccolò Cannoneupward-facing green arrow 45'
LK20Federico Ruzzaupward-facing green arrow 25'downward-facing red arrow 31'upward-facing green arrow 79'
SH21Guglielmo Palazzaniupward-facing green arrow 70'
FH22Tommaso Allanupward-facing green arrow 65'
CE23Federico Moriupward-facing green arrow 51'
Coach:
Franco Smith

Player of the Match:
Kyle Sinckler (England)

Touch judges:
Romain Poite (France)
Ben Blain (Scotland)
Television match official:
Joy Neville (Ireland)

Notes:

  • Mike Adamson became the first Scottish referee to officiate a Six Nations match since Rob Dickson in 2002.[10]

13 February 2021
16:45 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Scotland 24–25 Wales (1 BP)
Try: Graham 18' c
Hogg (2) 25' c, 65' c
Con: Russell (3/3) 19', 26', 66'
Pen: Russell (1/1) 11'
Report
Match data
Try: Rees-Zammit (2) 38' m, 70' m
Williams 51' c
W. Jones 55' m
Con: Sheedy (1/3) 52'
Pen: Halfpenny (1/1) 8'
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 0
Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
FB15Stuart Hogg (c)
RW14Darcy Grahamdownward-facing red arrow 57'
OC13Chris Harris
IC12James Langdownward-facing red arrow 71'
LW11Duhan van der Merwe
FH10Finn Russell
SH9Ali Price
N88Matt Fagerson
OF7Hamish Watson
BF6Blade Thomsondownward-facing red arrow 13'
RL5Jonny Gray
LL4Scott Cummings
TP3Zander FagersonRed card 54'
HK2George Turnerdownward-facing red arrow 69'
LP1Rory Sutherlanddownward-facing red arrow 69'
Replacements:
HK16Dave Cherryupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR17Oli Kebbleupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR18WP Nelupward-facing green arrow 57'
LK19Richie Grayupward-facing green arrow 56'
N820Gary Grahamupward-facing green arrow 13'downward-facing red arrow 56'
SH21Scott Steele
FH22Jaco van der Walt
CE23Huw Jonesupward-facing green arrow 71'
Coach:
Gregor Townsend
FB15Leigh Halfpennydownward-facing red arrow 33'
RW14Louis Rees-Zammit
OC13Owen Watkin
IC12Nick Tompkins
LW11Liam Williams
FH10Dan Biggardownward-facing red arrow 49'
SH9Gareth Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 49'
N88Taulupe Faletau
OF7Justin Tipuric
BF6Aaron Wainwrightdownward-facing red arrow 63'
RL5Alun Wyn Jones (c)downward-facing red arrow 71'
LL4Adam Beard
TP3Tomas Francisdownward-facing red arrow 63'
HK2Ken Owensdownward-facing red arrow 71'
LP1Wyn Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 78'
Replacements:
HK16Elliot Deeupward-facing green arrow 71'
PR17Rhodri Jonesupward-facing green arrow 78'
PR18Leon Brownupward-facing green arrow 63'
LK19Will Rowlandsupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL20James Bothamupward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Kieran Hardyupward-facing green arrow 49'
FH22Callum Sheedyupward-facing green arrow 49'
CE23Willis Halaholoupward-facing green arrow 33'
Coach:
Wayne Pivac

Player of the Match:
Louis Rees-Zammit (Wales)

Touch judges:
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Television match official:
Karl Dickson (England)

Notes:


14 February 2021
15:00 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Ireland 13–15 France
Try: Kelleher 57' c
Con: R. Byrne (1/1) 58'
Pen: Burns (1/2) 21'
R. Byrne (1/1) 65'
Report
Match data
Try: Ollivon 29' c
Penaud 55' m
Con: Jalibert (1/2) 31'
Pen: Jalibert (1/3) 39'
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Attendance: 0
Referee: Luke Pearce (England)
FB15Hugo Keenan
RW14Keith Earlsdownward-facing red arrow 68'
OC13Garry Ringrose
IC12Robbie Henshaw
LW11James Lowe
FH10Billy Burnsdownward-facing red arrow 42'
SH9Jamison Gibson-Park
N88CJ Stander
OF7Josh van der Flierdownward-facing red arrow 65'
BF6Rhys Ruddock
RL5Iain Henderson (c)downward-facing red arrow 42'upward-facing green arrow 59'
LL4Tadhg Beirnedownward-facing red arrow 73'
TP3Andrew Porterdownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Rob Herringdownward-facing red arrow 54'
LP1Cian Healydownward-facing red arrow 42'upward-facing green arrow 57'downward-facing red arrow 70'
Replacements:
HK16Rónan Kelleherupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR17Ed Byrneupward-facing green arrow 42'downward-facing red arrow 57'upward-facing green arrow 70'
PR18Tadhg Furlongupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK19Ultan Dillaneupward-facing green arrow 42'downward-facing red arrow 59'upward-facing green arrow 73'
FL20Will Connorsupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21Craig Casey
FH22Ross Byrneupward-facing green arrow 42'
WG23Jordan Larmourupward-facing green arrow 68'
Coach:
Andy Farrell
FB15Brice Dulin
RW14Damian Penauddownward-facing red arrow 67'
OC13Arthur Vincent
IC12Gaël Fickou
LW11Gabin Villière
FH10Matthieu Jalibert
SH9Antoine Dupont
N88Grégory Alldritt
OF7Charles Ollivon (c)
BF6Anthony Jelonchdownward-facing red arrow 67'
RL5Paul Willemsedownward-facing red arrow 70'
LL4Bernard Le Rouxyellow card 24' to 34'
TP3Mohamed Haouasdownward-facing red arrow 56'
HK2Julien Marchanddownward-facing red arrow 76'
LP1Cyril Bailledownward-facing red arrow 76'
Replacements:
HK16Pierre Bourgaritupward-facing green arrow 76'
PR17Hassane Kolingarupward-facing green arrow 76'
PR18Uini Atonioupward-facing green arrow 56'
LK19Romain Taofifénuaupward-facing green arrow 70'
FL20Dylan Cretinupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Baptiste Serin
FB22Anthony Bouthier
WG23Teddy Thomasupward-facing green arrow 67'
Coach:
Fabien Galthié

Player of the Match:
Brice Dulin (France)

Touch judges:
Wayne Barnes (England)
Christophe Ridley (England)
Television match official:
Tom Foley (England)

Notes:

Round 3

27 February 2021
15:15 CET (UTC+1)
Italy 10–48 Ireland (1 BP)
Try: Meyer 40' c
Con: Garbisi (1/1) 40'
Pen: Garbisi (1/1) 4'
Report
Match data
Try: Ringrose 11' c
Keenan 31' c
Connors (2) 36' c, 66' c
Stander 43' c
Earls 80' c
Con: Sexton (6/6) 12', 33', 37', 44', 67', 80'
Pen: Sexton (2/2) 6', 18'
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Attendance: 0
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
FB15Jacopo Trulla
RW14Luca Sperandiodownward-facing red arrow 41'
OC13Ignacio Brexdownward-facing red arrow 67'
IC12Carlo Canna
LW11Monty Ioanedownward-facing red arrow 60'upward-facing green arrow 75'
FH10Paolo Garbisi
SH9Callum Braleydownward-facing red arrow 78'
N88Michele Lamaro
OF7Johan Meyer
BF6Sebastian Negridownward-facing red arrow 75'
RL5David Sisi
LL4Marco Lazzaronidownward-facing red arrow 44'
TP3Marco Riccionidownward-facing red arrow 44'upward-facing green arrow 60'downward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Luca Bigi (c)yellow card 65' to 75'downward-facing red arrow 75'
LP1Andrea Lovottidownward-facing red arrow 44'upward-facing green arrow 69'
Replacements:
HK16Gianmarco Lucchesiupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR17Cherif Traorèupward-facing green arrow 44'downward-facing red arrow 69'
PR18Giosuè Zilocchiyellow card 59' to 70'upward-facing green arrow 44'
LK19Niccolò Cannoneupward-facing green arrow 44'
FL20Maxime Mbandaupward-facing green arrow 75'
SH21Guglielmo Palazzaniupward-facing green arrow 78'
CE22Federico Moriupward-facing green arrow 67'
WG23Mattia Belliniupward-facing green arrow 41'
Coach:
Franco Smith
FB15Hugo Keenan
RW14Jordan Larmourdownward-facing red arrow 41'
OC13Garry Ringrose
IC12Robbie Henshawdownward-facing red arrow 71'
LW11James Lowe
FH10Johnny Sexton (c)
SH9Jamison Gibson-Parkdownward-facing red arrow 63'
N88CJ Standerdownward-facing red arrow 63'
OF7Will Connors
BF6Tadhg Beirne
RL5James Ryan
LL4Iain Hendersondownward-facing red arrow 63'
TP3Tadhg Furlongdownward-facing red arrow 47'
HK2Rónan Kelleherdownward-facing red arrow 63'
LP1Dave Kilcoynedownward-facing red arrow 47'
Replacements:
HK16Rob Herringupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR17Cian Healyupward-facing green arrow 47'
PR18Andrew Porterupward-facing green arrow 47'
LK19Ryan Bairdupward-facing green arrow 63'
N820Jack Conanupward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Craig Caseyupward-facing green arrow 63'
FH22Billy Burnsupward-facing green arrow 71'
WG23Keith Earlsupward-facing green arrow 41'
Coach:
Andy Farrell

Player of the Match:
Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)

Touch judges:
Mike Adamson (Scotland)
Craig Evans (Wales)
Television match official:
Romain Poite (France)

Notes:


27 February 2021
16:45 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Wales 40–24 England
Try: Adams 16' c
Williams 30' c
Hardy 48' c
Hill 79' c
Con: Biggar (2/2) 17', 31'
Sheedy (2/2) 50', 80'
Pen: Biggar (1/1) 6'
Sheedy (3/3) 67', 70', 75'
Report
Match data
Try: Watson 36' m
Youngs 62' c
Con: Farrell (1/2) 63'
Pen: Farrell (4/5) 12', 20', 40', 53'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 0
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
FB15Liam Williams
RW14Louis Rees-Zammit
OC13George North
IC12Jonathan Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 50'
LW11Josh Adams
FH10Dan Biggardownward-facing red arrow 45'
SH9Kieran Hardydownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Taulupe Faletau
OF7Justin Tipuric
BF6Josh Navididownward-facing red arrow 70'
RL5Alun Wyn Jones (c)
LL4Adam Bearddownward-facing red arrow 56'
TP3Tomas Francisdownward-facing red arrow 67'
HK2Ken Owensdownward-facing red arrow 63'
LP1Wyn Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 63'
Replacements:
HK16Elliot Deeupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR17Rhodri Jonesupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR18Leon Brownupward-facing green arrow 67'
LK19Cory Hillupward-facing green arrow 56'
FL20James Bothamupward-facing green arrow 70'
SH21Gareth Daviesupward-facing green arrow 65'
FH22Callum Sheedyupward-facing green arrow 45'
CE23Willis Halaholoupward-facing green arrow 50'
Coach:
Wayne Pivac
FB15Elliot Dalydownward-facing red arrow 75'
RW14Anthony Watson
OC13Henry Slade
IC12Owen Farrell (c)
LW11Jonny May
FH10George Ford
SH9Ben Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 70'
N88Billy Vunipola
OF7Tom Curry
BF6Mark Wilsondownward-facing red arrow 71'
RL5Jonny Hilldownward-facing red arrow 58'
LL4Maro Itoje
TP3Kyle Sinckler
HK2Jamie Georgedownward-facing red arrow 61'
LP1Mako Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 67'
Replacements:
HK16Luke Cowan-Dickieupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR17Ellis Gengeupward-facing green arrow 67'
PR18Will Stuart
LK19Charlie Ewelsupward-facing green arrow 58'
FL20George Martin
FL21Ben Earlupward-facing green arrow 71'
SH22Dan Robsonupward-facing green arrow 70'
FB23Max Malinsupward-facing green arrow 75'
Coach:
Eddie Jones

Player of the Match:
Taulupe Faletau (Wales)

Touch judges:
Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Frank Murphy (Ireland)
Television match official:
Alexandre Ruiz (France)

Notes:

  • George North (Wales) – at the age of 28 and 320 days – became the youngest player to earn 100 caps for his country, surpassing Australia's Michael Hooper by 28 days.
  • Elliot Daly (England) earned his 50th test cap.
  • Owen Farrell scored his 1,000th point for England.
  • Wales' 40 points scored were the most they had ever scored against England, surpassing the 34 points scored in 1967.
  • Wales recorded a bonus point victory over England for the first time since the bonus-point system was introduced in 2017.
  • Wales won the Triple Crown for the 22nd time.

Round 4

13 March 2021
15:15 CET (UTC+1)
Italy 7–48 Wales (1 BP)
Try: Ioane 51' c
Con: Garbisi (1/1) 52'
Report
Match data
Try: Adams 8' c
Faletau 14' m
Owens (2) 21' c, 30' m
North 42' c
Sheedy 60' c
Rees-Zammit 64' c
Con: Biggar (3/5) 9', 22', 43'
Sheedy (2/2) 61', 65'
Pen: Biggar (1/1) 3'
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Attendance: 0
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)[lower-alpha 3]
FB15Jacopo Trulladownward-facing red arrow 36'
RW14Mattia Bellini
OC13Ignacio Brex
IC12Carlo Canna
LW11Monty Ioanedownward-facing red arrow 7'upward-facing green arrow 18'downward-facing red arrow 66'upward-facing green arrow 68'
FH10Paolo Garbisidownward-facing red arrow 54'
SH9Stephen Varneydownward-facing red arrow 63'
N88Michele Lamaro
OF7Johan Meyerdownward-facing red arrow 18'upward-facing green arrow 36'
BF6Sebastian Negri
RL5David Sisi
LL4Niccolò Cannonedownward-facing red arrow 52'
TP3Giosuè Zilocchidownward-facing red arrow 26'upward-facing green arrow 66'downward-facing red arrow 68'
HK2Luca Bigi (c)yellow card 7' to 18'
LP1Danilo Fischettidownward-facing red arrow 65'
Replacements:
HK16Oliviero Fabianiupward-facing green arrow 7'downward-facing red arrow 18'
PR17Andrea Lovottiupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR18Marco Riccioniyellow card 57' to 68'upward-facing green arrow 33'
LK19Marco Lazzaroniupward-facing green arrow 52'downward-facing red arrow 63'
FL20Maxime Mbandaupward-facing green arrow 26'downward-facing red arrow 33'upward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Marcello Violiupward-facing green arrow 63'
CE22Federico Moriupward-facing green arrow 54'
FB23Edoardo Padovaniupward-facing green arrow 43'
Coach:
Franco Smith
FB15Liam Williams
RW14Louis Rees-Zammit
OC13George Northdownward-facing red arrow 46'
IC12Jonathan Davies
LW11Josh Adams
FH10Dan Biggardownward-facing red arrow 52'
SH9Gareth Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 52'
N88Taulupe Faletaudownward-facing red arrow 52'
OF7Justin Tipuric
BF6Josh Navidi
RL5Alun Wyn Jones (c)downward-facing red arrow 54'
LL4Cory Hill
TP3Tomas Francisdownward-facing red arrow 45'
HK2Ken Owensdownward-facing red arrow 54'
LP1Wyn Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 57'
Replacements:
HK16Elliot Deeupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR17Rhys Carréupward-facing green arrow 57'
PR18Leon Brownupward-facing green arrow 45'
LK19Jake Ballupward-facing green arrow 54'
FL20Aaron Wainwrightupward-facing green arrow 52'
SH21Lloyd Williamsupward-facing green arrow 52'
FH22Callum Sheedyupward-facing green arrow 52'
CE23Willis Halaholoupward-facing green arrow 46'
Coach:
Wayne Pivac

Player of the Match:
Josh Navidi (Wales)

Touch judges:
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Christophe Ridley (England)
Television match official:
Tom Foley (England)

Notes:

  • Jake Ball (Wales) earned his 50th test cap.
  • George North scored a try in his sixth consecutive Six Nations game against Italy, the best run for a player against a single team in the tournament.[16]
  • Ken Owens was the first hooker to score two or more tries in a Six Nations game since Shane Byrne scored two against Wales for Ireland in 2004.[17]

13 March 2021
16:45 GMT (UTC+0)
England 23–20 France (1 BP)
Try: Watson 10' c
Itoje 76' c
Con: Farrell (2/2) 12', 78'
Pen: Farrell (3/3) 15', 20', 54'
Report
Match data
Try: Dupont 2' c
Penaud 32' c
Con: Jalibert (2/2) 3', 33'
Pen: Jalibert (2/2) 29', 50'
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 0
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)[lower-alpha 4]
FB15Max Malinsdownward-facing red arrow 63'
RW14Anthony Watson
OC13Henry Sladedownward-facing red arrow 72'
IC12Owen Farrell (c)
LW11Jonny May
FH10George Ford
SH9Ben Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 76'
N88Billy Vunipola
OF7Tom Curry
BF6Mark Wilsondownward-facing red arrow 63'
RL5Charlie Ewelsdownward-facing red arrow 78'
LL4Maro Itoje
TP3Kyle Sincklerdownward-facing red arrow 72'
HK2Luke Cowan-Dickiedownward-facing red arrow 72'
LP1Mako Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 63'
Replacements:
HK16Jamie Georgeupward-facing green arrow 72'
PR17Ellis Gengeupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR18Will Stuartupward-facing green arrow 72'
LK19Jonny Hillupward-facing green arrow 78'
FL20Ben Earlupward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Dan Robsonupward-facing green arrow 76'
CE22Ollie Lawrenceupward-facing green arrow 72'
FB23Elliot Dalyupward-facing green arrow 63'
Coach:
Eddie Jones
FB15Brice Dulin
RW14Teddy Thomas
OC13Virimi Vakatawa
IC12Gaël Fickou
LW11Damian Penaud
FH10Matthieu Jalibert
SH9Antoine Dupont
N88Grégory Alldritt
OF7Charles Ollivon (c)
BF6Dylan Cretindownward-facing red arrow 72'
RL5Paul Willemse
LL4Romain Taofifénuadownward-facing red arrow 59'
TP3Mohamed Haouasdownward-facing red arrow 59'
HK2Julien Marchanddownward-facing red arrow 72'
LP1Cyril Bailledownward-facing red arrow 68'
Replacements:
HK16Camille Chatupward-facing green arrow 72'
PR17Jean-Baptiste Grosupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR18Dorian Aldegheriupward-facing green arrow 59'
LK19Cyril Cazeauxupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL20Cameron Wokiupward-facing green arrow 72'
FL21Anthony Jelonch
SH22Baptiste Serin
FH23Romain Ntamack
Coach:
Fabien Galthié

Player of the Match:
Anthony Watson (England)

Touch judges:
Mike Adamson (Scotland)
Craig Evans (Wales)
Television match official:
Joy Neville (Ireland)

Notes:


14 March 2021
15:00 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Scotland 24–27 Ireland
Try: Russell 28' c
Jones 60' c
Watson 74' c
Con: Russell (1/1) 28'
Hogg (2/2) 61', 74'
Pen: Russell (1/2) 12'
Report
Match data
Try: Henshaw 8' m
Beirne 49' c
Con: Sexton (1/2) 50'
Pen: Sexton (5/5) 4', 35', 40', 55', 77'
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 0
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
FB15Stuart Hogg (c)
RW14Sean Maitland
OC13Chris Harrisdownward-facing red arrow 55'
IC12Sam Johnson
LW11Duhan van der Merwe
FH10Finn Russelldownward-facing red arrow 63'
SH9Ali Price
N88Matt Fagerson
OF7Hamish Watson
BF6Jamie Ritchiedownward-facing red arrow 63'
RL5Jonny Graydownward-facing red arrow 55'
LL4Scott Cummingsdownward-facing red arrow 66'
TP3WP Neldownward-facing red arrow 55'
HK2George Turnerdownward-facing red arrow 64'
LP1Rory Sutherlanddownward-facing red arrow 66'
Replacements:
HK16Dave Cherryupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR17Jamie Bhattiupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR18Simon Berghanupward-facing green arrow 55'
LK19Grant Gilchristupward-facing green arrow 55'
N820Nick Hainingupward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Scott Steeleupward-facing green arrow 66'
FH22Huw Jonesupward-facing green arrow 55'
WG23Darcy Grahamupward-facing green arrow 63'
Coach:
Gregor Townsend
FB15Hugo Keenan
RW14Keith Earls
OC13Garry Ringrose
IC12Robbie Henshaw
LW11James Lowedownward-facing red arrow 69'
FH10Johnny Sexton (c)
SH9Jamison Gibson-Park
N88CJ Stander
OF7Will Connors
BF6Tadhg Beirnedownward-facing red arrow 64'
RL5James Ryandownward-facing red arrow 71'
LL4Iain Henderson
TP3Tadhg Furlongdownward-facing red arrow 55'
HK2Rob Herringdownward-facing red arrow 64'
LP1Cian Healydownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Rónan Kelleherupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR17Dave Kilcoyneupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Andrew Porterupward-facing green arrow 55'
LK19Ryan Bairdupward-facing green arrow 71'
N820Jack Conanupward-facing green arrow 64'
SH21Conor Murray
FH22Billy Burns
WG23Jordan Larmourupward-facing green arrow 69'
Coach:
Andy Farrell

Player of the Match:
Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)

Touch judges:
Mathieu Raynal (France)
Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Television match official:
Alexandre Ruiz (France)

Notes:

  • CJ Stander (Ireland) earned his 50th test cap.
  • Ireland retain the Centenary Quaich.[19]
  • With this victory, Ireland lead their series with Scotland for the first time at 67 wins to 66 Wins

Round 5

20 March 2021
14:15 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Scotland 52–10 Italy
Try: Cherry (2) 11' m, 44' c
Van der Merwe (2) 14' c, 71' c
Graham 21' m
Jones 28' c
Steele 53' c
Johnson 65' c
Con: Hogg (6/8) 14', 29', 46', 54', 66', 72'
Report
Match data
Try: Bigi 6' c
Con: Garbisi (1/1) 7'
Pen: Garbisi (1/1) 17'
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 0
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France) [lower-alpha 5]
FB15Sean Maitlanddownward-facing red arrow 55'
RW14Darcy Graham
OC13Huw Jones
IC12Sam Johnsondownward-facing red arrow 66'
LW11Duhan van der Merwe
FH10Stuart Hogg (c)
SH9Scott Steeledownward-facing red arrow 55'
N88Matt Fagerson
OF7Hamish Watsondownward-facing red arrow 66'
BF6Jamie Ritchie
RL5Grant Gilchristdownward-facing red arrow 62'
LL4Sam Skinner
TP3Zander Fagersondownward-facing red arrow 49'
HK2Dave Cherrydownward-facing red arrow 49'
LP1Rory Sutherlanddownward-facing red arrow 49'
Replacements:
HK16George Turnerupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR17Jamie Bhattiupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR18Simon Berghanupward-facing green arrow 49'
LK19Alex Craigupward-facing green arrow 62'
N820Nick Hainingupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Ali Priceupward-facing green arrow 55'
FH22Jaco van der Waltupward-facing green arrow 55'
CE23Chris Harrisupward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
Gregor Townsend
FB15Edoardo Padovani
RW14Mattia Bellini
OC13Ignacio Brex
IC12Federico Moriyellow card 20' to 30'downward-facing red arrow 54'
LW11Monty Ioaneyellow card 61' to 72'
FH10Paolo Garbisidownward-facing red arrow 54'
SH9Stephen Varneydownward-facing red arrow 70'
N88Michele Lamaro
OF7Johan Meyerdownward-facing red arrow 76'
BF6Sebastian Negriyellow card 52' to 62'
RL5Federico Ruzzadownward-facing red arrow 62'
LL4Niccolò Cannone
TP3Marco Riccionidownward-facing red arrow 33'
HK2Luca Bigi (c)downward-facing red arrow 70'
LP1Danilo Fischettidownward-facing red arrow 70'
Replacements:
HK16Gianmarco Lucchesiupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR17Andrea Lovottiupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR18Giosuè Zilocchiupward-facing green arrow 33'
LK19Riccardo Favrettoupward-facing green arrow 76'
FL20Maxime Mbandaupward-facing green arrow 62'
SH21Marcello Violiupward-facing green arrow 70'
FH22Carlo Cannaupward-facing green arrow 54'
CE23Marco Zanonupward-facing green arrow 54'
Coach:
Franco Smith

Player of the Match:
Hamish Watson (Scotland)

Touch judges:
Karl Dickson (England)
Ben Whitehouse (Wales)
Television match official:
Alexandre Ruiz (France)

Notes:

  • Alex Craig (Scotland) and Riccardo Favretto (Italy) made their international debuts.
  • Scotland recorded their biggest win in any of the Six Nations, Five Nations or Home Nations tournaments, surpassing their previous record of 29 points, set against Italy in 2017.[20]

20 March 2021
16:45 GMT (UTC+0)
Ireland 32–18 England
Try: Earls 22' c
Conan 37' c
Con: Sexton (2/2) 24', 38'
Pen: Sexton (6/6) 18', 30', 51', 62', 69', 74'
Report
Match data
Try: Youngs 64' m
May 79' c
Con: Daly (1/2) 79'
Pen: Farrell (2/2) 9', 27'
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Attendance: 0
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
FB15Hugo Keenan
RW14Keith Earls
OC13Robbie Henshawdownward-facing red arrow 79'
IC12Bundee AkiRed card 64'
LW11Jacob Stockdaledownward-facing red arrow 78'
FH10Johnny Sexton (c)
SH9Conor Murrayyellow card 78' to 80'
N88Jack Conan
OF7Josh van der Flierdownward-facing red arrow 64'
BF6CJ Stander
RL5Tadhg Beirne
LL4Iain Hendersondownward-facing red arrow 64'
TP3Tadhg Furlongdownward-facing red arrow 64'
HK2Rob Herringdownward-facing red arrow 71'
LP1Dave Kilcoynedownward-facing red arrow 20'
Replacements:
HK16Rónan Kelleherupward-facing green arrow 71'
PR17Cian Healyupward-facing green arrow 20'
PR18Andrew Porterupward-facing green arrow 64'
LK19Ryan Bairdupward-facing green arrow 64'
FL20Peter O'Mahonyupward-facing green arrow 64'
SH21Jamison Gibson-Park
FH22Ross Byrneupward-facing green arrow 79'
WG23Jordan Larmourupward-facing green arrow 78'
Coach:
Andy Farrell
FB15Elliot Daly
RW14Anthony Watson
OC13Ollie Lawrence
IC12Owen Farrell (c)downward-facing red arrow 56'
LW11Jonny May
FH10George Forddownward-facing red arrow 51'
SH9Ben Youngs
N88Billy Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 64'
OF7Tom Curry
BF6Mark Wilsondownward-facing red arrow 51'
RL5Charlie Ewelsdownward-facing red arrow 56'
LL4Maro Itoje
TP3Kyle Sincklerdownward-facing red arrow 64'
HK2Luke Cowan-Dickiedownward-facing red arrow 41'
LP1Mako Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 41'
Replacements:
HK16Jamie Georgeupward-facing green arrow 41'
PR17Ellis Gengeupward-facing green arrow 41'
PR18Will Stuartupward-facing green arrow 64'
LK19Jonny Hillupward-facing green arrow 56'
FL20Ben Earlupward-facing green arrow 51'
LK21George Martinupward-facing green arrow 64'
SH22Dan Robsonupward-facing green arrow 56'
CE23Joe Marchantupward-facing green arrow 51'
Coach:
Eddie Jones

Player of the Match:
Robbie Henshaw (Ireland)

Touch judges:
Mike Adamson (Scotland)
Craig Evans (Wales)
Television match official:
Romain Poite (France)

Notes:

  • Billy Burns (Ireland) had been named on the bench, but was ruled out ahead of kick off through injury and replaced by Ross Byrne.
  • Max Malins (England) had been named to start at fullback, but was ruled out ahead of kick-off through injury; Elliot Daly moved to fullback from centre, Ollie Lawrence replaced him at 13 and George Martin came onto the bench.
  • Ireland reclaimed the Millennium Trophy.[21]
  • England lost to Ireland, Scotland and Wales in the same championship for the first time since 1976.[22]

20 March 2021
21:00 CET (UTC+1)
(1 BP) France 32–30 Wales (1 BP)
Try: Taofifénua 6' c
Dupont 14' c
Ollivon 77' c
Dulin 80' m
Con: Jalibert (2/2) 7', 15'
Ntamack (1/2) 77'
Pen: Ntamack (2/2) 34', 54'
Report
Match data
Try: Biggar 12' c
Navidi 18' c
Adams 50' c
Con: Biggar (3/3) 12', 20', 51'
Pen: Biggar (3/3) 25', 46', 59'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 0
Referee: Luke Pearce (England)
FB15Brice Dulin
RW14Teddy Thomasdownward-facing red arrow 57'
OC13Virimi Vakatawa
IC12Gaël Fickou
LW11Damian Penaud
FH10Matthieu Jalibertdownward-facing red arrow 30'
SH9Antoine Dupontdownward-facing red arrow 74'
N88Grégory Alldrittdownward-facing red arrow 60'upward-facing green arrow 69'
OF7Charles Ollivon (c)
BF6Dylan Cretindownward-facing red arrow 51'
RL5Paul WillemseRed card 68'
LL4Romain Taofifénuadownward-facing red arrow 22'
TP3Mohamed Haouasyellow card 59' to 69'downward-facing red arrow 69'
HK2Julien Marchanddownward-facing red arrow 69'
LP1Cyril Bailledownward-facing red arrow 59'
Replacements:
HK16Camille Chatupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR17Jean-Baptiste Grosupward-facing green arrow 59'
PR18Uini Atonioupward-facing green arrow 60'
LK19Swan Rebbadjupward-facing green arrow 22'
FL20Anthony Jelonchupward-facing green arrow 51'
SH21Baptiste Serinupward-facing green arrow 74'
FH22Romain Ntamackupward-facing green arrow 30'
CE23Arthur Vincentupward-facing green arrow 57'
Coach:
Fabien Galthié
FB15Liam Williamsyellow card 73' to 80'
RW14Louis Rees-Zammit
OC13George North
IC12Jonathan Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 68'
LW11Josh Adams
FH10Dan Biggardownward-facing red arrow 68'
SH9Gareth Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 49'
N88Taulupe Faletauyellow card 72' to 80'
OF7Justin Tipuric
BF6Josh Navididownward-facing red arrow 77'
RL5Alun Wyn Jones (c)
LL4Adam Bearddownward-facing red arrow 57'
TP3Tomas Francisdownward-facing red arrow 68'
HK2Ken Owensdownward-facing red arrow 68'
LP1Wyn Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 77'
Replacements:
HK16Elliot Deeupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR17Nicky Smithupward-facing green arrow 77'
PR18Leon Brownupward-facing green arrow 68'
LK19Cory Hillupward-facing green arrow 57'
FL20James Bothamupward-facing green arrow 77'
SH21Tomos Williamsupward-facing green arrow 49'
FH22Callum Sheedyupward-facing green arrow 68'
CE23Willis Halaholoupward-facing green arrow 68'
Coach:
Wayne Pivac

Player of the Match:
Brice Dulin (France)

Touch judges:
Matthew Carley (England)
Christophe Ridley (England)
Television match official:
Wayne Barnes (England)

Notes:

  • Wales' three tries took them to a total of 20 for the tournament, the most they have scored in a single Six Nations.[23]

Rescheduled Round 3 match

26 March 2021
21:00 CET (UTC+1)
(1 BP) France 23–27 Scotland
Try: Dulin 36' c
Penaud 46' m
Rebbadj 66' m
Con: Ntamack (1/3) 37'
Pen: Ntamack (2/2) 9', 28'
Report
Match data
Try: Van der Merwe (2) 15' c, 80' c
Cherry 61' c
Con: Russell (2/2) 15', 62'
Hastings (1/1) 80'
Pen: Russell (2/2) 19', 53'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 0
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
FB15Brice Dulin
RW14Damian Penaud
OC13Virimi Vakatawadownward-facing red arrow 60'
IC12Arthur Vincent
LW11Gaël Fickou
FH10Romain Ntamack
SH9Antoine Dupontdownward-facing red arrow 71'
N88Grégory Alldritt
OF7Charles Ollivon (c)
BF6Anthony Jelonchdownward-facing red arrow 63'
RL5Swan Rebbadj
LL4Bernard Le Rouxdownward-facing red arrow 50'
TP3Mohamed Haouasdownward-facing red arrow 61'
HK2Julien Marchanddownward-facing red arrow 56'
LP1Cyril Bailledownward-facing red arrow 56'
Replacements:
HK16Camille Chatupward-facing green arrow 56'
PR17Jean-Baptiste Grosupward-facing green arrow 56'
PR18Uini Atonioupward-facing green arrow 61'
LK19Romain Taofifénuaupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL20Dylan Cretinupward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Baptiste Serinyellow card 74' to 80'upward-facing green arrow 71'
FB22Anthony Bouthier
WG23Teddy Thomasupward-facing green arrow 60'
Coach:
Fabien Galthié
FB15Stuart Hogg (c)yellow card 40' to 50'
RW14Darcy Grahamdownward-facing red arrow 67'
OC13Chris Harris
IC12Sam Johnsondownward-facing red arrow 73'
LW11Duhan van der Merwe
FH10Finn RussellRed card 71'
SH9Ali Price
N88Nick Hainingdownward-facing red arrow 67'
OF7Hamish Watson
BF6Jamie Ritchie
RL5Grant Gilchrist
LL4Sam Skinnerdownward-facing red arrow 75'
TP3Zander Fagersondownward-facing red arrow 63'upward-facing green arrow 70'
HK2George Turnerdownward-facing red arrow 59'
LP1Rory Sutherlanddownward-facing red arrow 49'
Replacements:
HK16Dave Cherryupward-facing green arrow 59'
PR17Oli Kebbleupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR18Simon Berghanupward-facing green arrow 63'downward-facing red arrow 70'
LK19Alex Craigupward-facing green arrow 75'
N820Ryan Wilsonupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Scott Steele
FH22Adam Hastingsupward-facing green arrow 73'
CE23Huw Jonesupward-facing green arrow 67'
Coach:
Gregor Townsend

Player of the Match:
Gaël Fickou (France)

Touch judges:
Matthew Carley (England)
Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Television match official:
Tom Foley (England)

Notes:

  • Matt Fagerson was originally named at number 8 for Scotland, but suffered an injury in training and was replaced by Nick Haining; Ryan Wilson replaced Haining among the substitutes.[24]
  • Ryan Wilson (Scotland) earned his 50th test cap.
  • Scotland won in Paris for the first time since a 36–22 victory in 1999.
  • With this victory, Scotland beat both England and France away from home for the first time in the tournament since 1926 and only the second time in 45 attempts.
  • Scotland retained the Auld Alliance Trophy.

Player statistics

See also

Notes

  1. The postponed round 3 match between France and Scotland was ultimately played on a Friday.
  2. Postponed to 26 March 2021 due to a number of positive COVID-19, tests in the France camp.[14][15]
  3. Andrew Brace was originally appointed to this fixture, but was moved to officiate the England v France game with Jaco Peyper unable to travel due to travel restrictions.
  4. Andrew Brace replaces Jaco Peyper, who was unable to travel due to travel restrictions.
  5. Pascal Gaüzère replaced Jaco Peyper, who was unable to travel due to travel restrictions.

References

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