2013 Six Nations Championship

The 2013 Six Nations Championship, known as the 2013 RBS 6 Nations because of the tournament's sponsorship by the Royal Bank of Scotland, was the 14th series of the Six Nations Championship, the annual northern hemisphere rugby union championship. It was contested by England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.

2013 Six Nations Championship
Date2 February  – 16 March 2013
Countries England
 France
 Ireland
 Italy
 Scotland
 Wales
Tournament statistics
Champions Wales (26th title)
Matches played15
Attendance1,042,965 (69,531 per match)
Tries scored37 (2.47 per match)
Top point scorer(s)Wales Leigh Halfpenny (74)
Top try scorer(s)Wales Alex Cuthbert (4)
Player of the tournamentWales Leigh Halfpenny
Official websiteOfficial website
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Including the competition's previous incarnations as the Home Nations Championship and Five Nations Championship, it was the 119th edition of the tournament. Wales won the tournament for the second time in two years, the first time they had won back-to-back championships since their 1978 and 1979 wins. France collected the wooden spoon by finishing last for the first time since 1999. It was also the first time every team managed to win at least 3 competition points (the equivalent of a win and a draw or three draws) since 1974.

Participants

Nation Stadium Head coach Captain
Home stadium Capacity City
 England Twickenham Stadium 82,000 London England Stuart Lancaster Chris Robshaw
 France Stade de France 81,338 Saint-Denis France Philippe Saint-André Pascal Papé, Thierry Dusautoir
 Ireland Aviva Stadium 51,700 Dublin Ireland Declan Kidney Jamie Heaslip
 Italy Stadio Olimpico 72,698 Rome France Jacques Brunel Sergio Parisse2
 Scotland Murrayfield Stadium 67,144 Edinburgh Australia Scott Johnson (interim) Kelly Brown
 Wales Millennium Stadium 74,500 Cardiff Wales Rob Howley (caretaker) Ryan Jones, Sam Warburton, Gethin Jenkins

2 Except the round 3 match as he was suspended.

Squads

Overview

2013 Six Nations Italy vs Wales

At the start of the 2013 Six Nations Championships England were favoured to win by many pundits after they beat the world champion New Zealand team in December 2012.[1] France, enjoying a winning streak prior to the competition, were also considered strong contenders.[1] In contrast defending champions Wales had suffered seven consecutive defeats (4 versus Australia) and were without their regular head coach Warren Gatland.[2] Expectations regarding England and Wales were confirmed in the first round of matches, played on 2 February, with England enjoying a convincing 38–18 victory against Scotland and Wales losing 22–30 against Ireland despite a Welsh comeback from 3-30 down just after half time.[3][4] France however were upset in their first game, going down 23–18 against Italy.[5] The following week both England and Wales won their matches, against Ireland and France respectively.[6][7] Scotland meanwhile beat Italy 34–10 in the other game,[8] their first Six Nations victory since 2011.[9] In round three Wales defeated Italy 9–26 and England beat France 23–13.[10][11] In the remaining match, Scotland defeated Ireland for a second consecutive victory.[12] Wales won their round four clash against Scotland 26-13 and in the process achieved a record fifth consecutive away win in the Six Nations. England remained undefeated after beating Italy 18-11.[13][14] Ireland and France tied 13–13, giving France their first points in the competition.[15]

England having won all four matches to this point (on 8 points) and Wales with three victories (6 points) meant that their match against each other in the final week, on 16 March, would determine the champions. A victory by Wales would give them two points and put them on equal footing with England. If they won by more than seven points they would move ahead on points differential and retain the title.[16] England were slight favourites heading into the game due to their unbeaten run,[17] although Wales had the advantage of a more experienced side and playing at home in the Millennium Stadium.[18] Going into the final round Scotland were on 4 points, Ireland on 3, Italy on 2 and France on 1.[19] Italy ended up beating Ireland and Scotland lost to France, giving Scotland and Italy 4 points each (with Scotland finishing ahead on points differential) and Ireland and France 3 points each (with Ireland finishing ahead on points differential).[20] France ended up with the wooden spoon, the first time they had finished last in the competition since 1999.[21]

Wales defeated England by an emphatic 30–3, their biggest ever win over England.[22] At half time Wales had just a 9-3 lead, with three penalties to fullback Leigh Halfpenny against one from England's Owen Farrell. The first 20 minutes of the second half saw Wales score points through a try to winger Alex Cuthbert, and another penalty goal to Halfpenny. This gave them a comfortable 17-3 lead heading into the last quarter of the game. Wales fly half Dan Biggar dropped a goal, which was then followed by a second try to Cuthbert in the 66th minute to put the game beyond England. Biggar kicked a final penalty with 10 minutes to go to give Wales their 30–3 victory.[23][24] Wales coach Rob Howley described the victory as a better achievement than their 2012 Grand Slam[25] and Welsh captain Sam Warburton described the win as the "best moment" of his career.[26] England coach Stuart Lancaster admitted that his side "didn't turn up" to their final match.[27]

Table

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD T Pts
1  Wales 5 4 0 1 122 66 +56 9 8
2  England 5 4 0 1 94 78 +16 5 8
3  Scotland 5 2 0 3 98 107 9 7 4
4  Italy 5 2 0 3 75 111 36 5 4
5  Ireland 5 1 1 3 72 81 9 5 3
6  France 5 1 1 3 73 91 18 6 3
Source:

Fixtures

As with the 2012 Six Nations Championship, there were no Friday night fixtures.[28]

Round 1

2 February 2013
13:30 GMT (UTC+0)
Wales 22–30 Ireland
Try: Cuthbert 47' c
Halfpenny 58' m
Mitchell 75' c
Con: Halfpenny (2/3) 49', 76'
Pen: Halfpenny (1/1) 33'
Report[29]Try: Zebo 10' c
Healy 23' c
O'Driscoll 42' c
Con: Sexton (3/3) 11', 25', 43'
Pen: Sexton (3/3) 20', 28', 40'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 71,254
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
FB15Leigh Halfpenny
RW14Alex Cuthbert
OC13Jonathan Davies
IC12Jamie Roberts
LW11George North
FH10Dan Biggardownward-facing red arrow 73'
SH9Mike Phillipsdownward-facing red arrow 63'
N88Taulupe Faletau
OF7Sam Warburton (c)
BF6Aaron Shinglerdownward-facing red arrow 44'
RL5Ian Evansdownward-facing red arrow 73'
LL4Andrew Coombs
TP3Adam Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 73'
HK2Matthew Reesred cross icon 13' to 21'downward-facing red arrow 51'
LP1Gethin Jenkinsred cross icon 38' to 40'downward-facing red arrow 66'
Replacements:
HK16Ken Owensupward-facing green arrow 13'downward-facing red arrow 21'upward-facing green arrow 51'
PR17Paul Jamesupward-facing green arrow 38'downward-facing red arrow 40'upward-facing green arrow 66'
PR18Craig Mitchellupward-facing green arrow 73'
LK19Ollie Kohnupward-facing green arrow 73'
FL20Justin Tipuricupward-facing green arrow 44'
SH21Lloyd Williamsupward-facing green arrow 63'
FH22James Hookupward-facing green arrow 73'
CE23Scott Williams
Coach:
Wales Rob Howley
FB15Rob Kearney
RW14Craig Gilroy
OC13Brian O'Driscoll
IC12Gordon D'Arcydownward-facing red arrow 44'
LW11Simon Zebo
FH10Johnny Sexton
SH9Conor Murrayyellow card 69' to 79'downward-facing red arrow 79'
N88Jamie Heaslip (c)
OF7Seán O'Brien
BF6Peter O'Mahonydownward-facing red arrow 51'
RL5Donnacha Ryan
LL4Mike McCarthydownward-facing red arrow 73'
TP3Mike Rossdownward-facing red arrow 68'
HK2Rory Bestyellow card 57' to 67'
LP1Cian Healydownward-facing red arrow 73'
Replacements:
HK16Seán Cronin
PR17Dave Kilcoyneupward-facing green arrow 73'
PR18Declan Fitzpatrickupward-facing green arrow 68'
LK19Donncha O'Callaghanupward-facing green arrow 73'
FL20Chris Henryupward-facing green arrow 51'
SH21Eoin Reddanupward-facing green arrow 79'
FH22Ronan O'Gara
CE23Keith Earlsupward-facing green arrow 44'
Coach:
Ireland Declan Kidney

Man of the Match:
Ireland Brian O'Driscoll

Touch judges:
Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Television match official:
Graham Hughes (England)

Notes:

  • Andrew Coombs and Olly Kohn (both Wales) made their international debuts.
  • This was the first time that Wales had lost five consecutive matches at home in their history after losing four consecutive matches in the 2012 Autumn internationals and this match.

2 February 2013
16:00 GMT (UTC+0)
England 38–18 Scotland
Try: Ashton 30' c
Twelvetrees 42' c
Parling 53' m
Care 80' c
Con: Farrell (3/4) 31', 43', 80'
Pen: Farrell (4/4) 2', 13', 18', 37'
Report[30]Try: Maitland 9' m
Hogg 70' c
Con: Laidlaw (1/2) 70'
Pen: Laidlaw (2/2) 19', 39'
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 81,347
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
FB15Alex Goodedownward-facing red arrow 67'
RW14Chris Ashton
OC13Brad Barritt
IC12Billy Twelvetreesdownward-facing red arrow 67'
LW11Mike Brown
FH10Owen Farrell
SH9Ben Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 57'
N88Ben Morgandownward-facing red arrow 45'
OF7Chris Robshaw (c)
BF6Tom Wood
RL5Geoff Parling
LL4Joe Launchburydownward-facing red arrow 64'
TP3Dan Coledownward-facing red arrow 73'
HK2Tom Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 53'
LP1Joe Marlerdownward-facing red arrow 57'
Replacements:
HK16Dylan Hartleyupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR17David Wilsonupward-facing green arrow 73'
PR18Mako Vunipolaupward-facing green arrow 57'
LK19Courtney Lawesupward-facing green arrow 64'
FL20James Haskellupward-facing green arrow 45'
SH21Danny Careupward-facing green arrow 57'
FH22Toby Floodupward-facing green arrow 67'
CE23David Strettleupward-facing green arrow 67'
Coach:
England Stuart Lancaster
FB15Stuart Hoggdownward-facing red arrow 78'
RW14Sean Maitland
OC13Sean Lamont
IC12Matt Scott
LW11Tim Visser
FH10Ruaridh Jackson
SH9Greig Laidlawdownward-facing red arrow 73'
N88Johnnie Beattie
OF7Kelly Brown (c)
BF6Alasdair Strokoschdownward-facing red arrow 13'
RL5Jim Hamiltondownward-facing red arrow 55'
LL4Richie Gray
TP3Euan Murray
HK2Dougie Halldownward-facing red arrow 47'
LP1Ryan Grant
Replacements:
HK16Ross Fordupward-facing green arrow 47'
PR17Moray Low
PR18Geoff Cross
LK19Alastair Kellockupward-facing green arrow 55'
FL20David Dentonupward-facing green arrow 13'
SH21Henry Pyrgosupward-facing green arrow 73'
FH22Duncan Weir
CE23Max Evansupward-facing green arrow 78'
Coach:
Australia Scott Johnson

Man of the Match:
England Owen Farrell

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)
Television match official:
Nigel Whitehouse (Wales)

Notes:


3 February 2013
16:00 CET (UTC+1)
Italy 23–18 France
Try: Parisse 4' c
Castrogiovanni 56' c
Con: Orquera (2/2) 5', 58'
Pen: Orquera (1/1) 17'
Drop: Orquera 14'
Burton 68'
Report[31]Try: Picamoles 11' m
Fall 33' c
Con: Michalak (1/2) 33'
Pen: Michalak (2/3) 27', 49'
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Attendance: 57,547
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
FB15Andrea Masi
RW14Giovanbattista Venditti
OC13Tommaso Benvenutidownward-facing red arrow 71'
IC12Alberto Sgarbi
LW11Luke McLean
FH10Luciano Orqueradownward-facing red arrow 63'
SH9Tobias Botesdownward-facing red arrow 55'
N88Sergio Parisse (c)
OF7Simone Favarodownward-facing red arrow 63'
BF6Alessandro Zanni
RL5Francesco Minto
LL4Quintin Geldenhuysdownward-facing red arrow 71'
TP3Martin Castrogiovannidownward-facing red arrow 62'
HK2Leonardo Ghiraldinidownward-facing red arrow 55'upward-facing green arrow 79'
LP1Andrea Lo Cicerodownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Davide Giazzonyellow card 79' to end'upward-facing green arrow 55'
PR17Alberto de Marchiupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Lorenzo Cittadiniupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK19Antonio Pavanelloupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL20Paul Derbyshireupward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Edoardo Goriupward-facing green arrow 55'
FH22Kris Burtonupward-facing green arrow 63'downward-facing red arrow 79'
CE23Gonzalo Canaleupward-facing green arrow 71'
Coach:
France Jacques Brunel
FB15Yoann Hugetdownward-facing red arrow 71'
RW14Wesley Fofana
OC13Florian Fritzdownward-facing red arrow 62'
IC12Maxime Mermoz
LW11Benjamin Fall
FH10Frédéric Michalak
SH9Maxime Machenauddownward-facing red arrow 62'
N88Louis Picamolesdownward-facing red arrow 68'
OF7Thierry Dusautoir
BF6Fulgence Ouedraogo
RL5Yoann Maestri
LL4Pascal Papé (c)downward-facing red arrow 58'
TP3Nicolas Masdownward-facing red arrow 67'
HK2Dimitri Szarzewskidownward-facing red arrow 52'
LP1Yannick Forestierdownward-facing red arrow 52'
Replacements:
HK16Benjamin Kayserupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR17Vincent Debatyupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR18Luc Ducalconupward-facing green arrow 66'
LK19Romain Taofifénuaupward-facing green arrow 58'
N820Damien Choulyupward-facing green arrow 68'
SH21Morgan Parraupward-facing green arrow 62'
FH22François Trinh-Ducupward-facing green arrow 71'
CE23Mathieu Bastareaudupward-facing green arrow 62'
Coach:
France Philippe Saint-André

Man of the Match:
Italy Luciano Orquera

Touch judges:
Wayne Barnes (England)
Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Television match official:
Gareth Simmonds (Wales)

Notes:


Round 2

9 February 2013
14:30 GMT (UTC+0)
Scotland 34–10 Italy
Try: Visser 28' c
Scott 42' c
Hogg 47' c
Lamont 68' c
Con: Laidlaw (4/4) 30', 44', 48', 69'
Pen: Laidlaw (2/2) 15', 24'
Report[32]Try: Zanni 73' c
Con: Burton (1/1) 74'
Pen: Orquera (1/2) 39'
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 50,247
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
FB15Stuart Hoggdownward-facing red arrow 71'
RW14Sean Maitland
OC13Sean Lamont
IC12Matt Scott
LW11Tim Visser
FH10Ruaridh Jackson
SH9Greig Laidlawdownward-facing red arrow 75'
N88Johnnie Beattie
OF7Kelly Brown (c)downward-facing red arrow 70'
BF6Rob Harley
RL5Jim Hamiltondownward-facing red arrow 66'
LL4Richie Gray
TP3Euan Murraydownward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Ross Ford
LP1Ryan Grantdownward-facing red arrow 59'
Replacements:
HK16Pat MacArthur
PR17Moray Lowupward-facing green arrow 59'
PR18Geoff Crossyellow card 80' to end'upward-facing green arrow 70'
LK19Alastair Kellockupward-facing green arrow 66'
FL20David Dentonupward-facing green arrow 70'
SH21Henry Pyrgosupward-facing green arrow 75'
FH22Duncan Weir
CE23Max Evansupward-facing green arrow 71'
Coach:
Australia Scott Johnson
FB15Andrea Masi
RW14Giovanbattista Venditti
OC13Tommaso Benvenuti
IC12Gonzalo Canale
LW11Luke McLean
FH10Luciano Orqueradownward-facing red arrow 47'
SH9Tobias Botesdownward-facing red arrow 47'
N88Sergio Parisse (c)
OF7Simone Favarodownward-facing red arrow 67'
BF6Alessandro Zanni
RL5Francesco Minto
LL4Quintin Geldenhuysdownward-facing red arrow 59'
TP3Martin Castrogiovannidownward-facing red arrow 63'
HK2Leonardo Ghiraldinidownward-facing red arrow 59'
LP1Andrea Lo Cicerodownward-facing red arrow 59'
Replacements:
HK16Davide Giazzonupward-facing green arrow 59'
PR17Alberto de Marchiupward-facing green arrow 59'
PR18Lorenzo Cittadiniupward-facing green arrow 63'
LK19Antonio Pavanelloupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL20Paul Derbyshireupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Edoardo Goriupward-facing green arrow 47'
FH22Kris Burtonupward-facing green arrow 47'
CE23Gonzalo Garcia
Coach:
France Jacques Brunel

Man of the Match:
Scotland Greig Laidlaw

Touch judges:
John Lacey (Ireland)
Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Television match official:
Marshall Kilgore (Ireland)

Notes:


9 February 2013
18:00 CET (UTC+1)
France 6–16 Wales
Pen: Michalak (2/2) 14', 52'Report[33]Try: North 71' c
Con: Halfpenny (1/1) 73'
Pen: Halfpenny (3/3) 17', 42', 74'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 80,000
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
FB15Yoann Huget
RW14Wesley Fofana
OC13Mathieu Bastareaud
IC12Maxime Mermozdownward-facing red arrow 75'
LW11Benjamin Falldownward-facing red arrow 40'
FH10Frédéric Michalak
SH9Maxime Machenauddownward-facing red arrow 55'
N88Louis Picamoles
OF7Thierry Dusautoir (c)
BF6Fulgence Ouedraogodownward-facing red arrow 51'
RL5Yoann Maestri
LL4Jocelino Sutadownward-facing red arrow 65'
TP3Nicolas Masdownward-facing red arrow 55'
HK2Dimitri Szarzewskidownward-facing red arrow 50'
LP1Yannick Forestierdownward-facing red arrow 50'
Replacements:
HK16Benjamin Kayserupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR17Vincent Debatyupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR18Luc Ducalconupward-facing green arrow 55'
LK19Romain Taofifénuaupward-facing green arrow 65'
N820Damien Choulyupward-facing green arrow 51'
SH21Morgan Parraupward-facing green arrow 55'
FH22François Trinh-Ducupward-facing green arrow 40'
CE23Florian Fritzupward-facing green arrow 75'
Coach:
France Philippe Saint-André
FB15Leigh Halfpenny
RW14Alex Cuthbert
OC13Jonathan Davies
IC12Jamie Robertsdownward-facing red arrow 78'
LW11George North
FH10Dan Biggar
SH9Mike Phillipsdownward-facing red arrow 70'
N88Taulupe Faletau
OF7Justin Tipuric
BF6Ryan Jones (c)downward-facing red arrow 78'
RL5Ian Evansdownward-facing red arrow 78'
LL4Andrew Coombs
TP3Adam Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 78'
HK2Richard Hibbarddownward-facing red arrow 58'
LP1Gethin Jenkinsred cross icon 38' to 40'downward-facing red arrow 58'
Replacements:
HK16Ken Owensupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR17Paul Jamesupward-facing green arrow 38'downward-facing red arrow 40'upward-facing green arrow 58'
PR18Craig Mitchellupward-facing green arrow 78'
LK19Lou Reedupward-facing green arrow 78'
FL20Aaron Shinglerupward-facing green arrow 78'
SH21Lloyd Williamsupward-facing green arrow 70'
FH22James Hook
CE23Scott Williamsupward-facing green arrow 78'
Coach:
Wales Rob Howley

Man of the Match:
Wales Leigh Halfpenny

Touch judges:
Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)
Television match official:
Giulio De Santis (Italy)

Notes:


10 February 2013
15:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Ireland 6–12 England
Pen: O'Gara (2/3) 44', 57'Report[35]Pen: Farrell (4/6) 2', 28', 63', 65'
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Attendance: 51,000
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
FB15Rob Kearney
RW14Craig Gilroy
OC13Brian O'Driscoll
IC12Gordon D'Arcy
LW11Simon Zebodownward-facing red arrow 10'
FH10Johnny Sextondownward-facing red arrow 31'
SH9Conor Murray
N88Jamie Heaslip (c)
OF7Seán O'Briendownward-facing red arrow 65'
BF6Peter O'Mahony
RL5Donnacha Ryandownward-facing red arrow 65'
LL4Mike McCarthy
TP3Mike Rossdownward-facing red arrow 78'
HK2Rory Bestdownward-facing red arrow 74'
LP1Cian Healydownward-facing red arrow 74'
Replacements:
HK16Seán Croninupward-facing green arrow 74'
PR17Dave Kilcoyneupward-facing green arrow 74'
PR18Declan Fitzpatrickupward-facing green arrow 78'
LK19Donncha O'Callaghanupward-facing green arrow 65'
FL20Chris Henryupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21Eoin Reddan
FH22Ronan O'Garaupward-facing green arrow 31'
CE23Keith Earlsupward-facing green arrow 10'
Coach:
Ireland Declan Kidney
FB15Alex Goode
RW14Chris Ashton
OC13Brad Barritt
IC12Billy Twelvetreesdownward-facing red arrow 47'
LW11Mike Brown
FH10Owen Farrell
SH9Ben Youngs
N88Tom Wood
OF7Chris Robshaw (c)
BF6James Haskell
RL5Geoff Parling
LL4Joe Launchburydownward-facing red arrow 47'
TP3Dan Coledownward-facing red arrow 76'
HK2Tom Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 50'
LP1Joe Marlerdownward-facing red arrow 58'
Replacements:
HK16Dylan Hartleyupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR17David Wilsonupward-facing green arrow 76'
PR18Mako Vunipolaupward-facing green arrow 58'
LK19Courtney Lawesupward-facing green arrow 47'downward-facing red arrow 70'
N820Thomas Waldromupward-facing green arrow 70'
SH21Danny Care
FH22Toby Flood
CE23Manu Tuilagiupward-facing green arrow 47'
Coach:
England Stuart Lancaster

Man of the Match:
England Chris Robshaw

Touch judges:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Television match official:
Iain Ramage (Scotland)

Notes:


Round 3

23 February 2013
15:30 CET (UTC+1)
Italy 9–26 Wales
Pen: Burton (3/3) 9', 29', 49'Report[37]Try: Davies 44' c
Cuthbert 61' c
Con: Halfpenny (2/2) 45', 61'
Pen: Halfpenny (4/5) 7', 15', 19', 52'
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Attendance: 73,526
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
FB15Andrea Masi
RW14Giovanbattista Venditti
OC13Tommaso Benvenuti
IC12Gonzalo Canaledownward-facing red arrow 63'
LW11Luke McLean
FH10Kris Burton
SH9Edoardo Goridownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Manoa Vosawaidownward-facing red arrow 65'upward-facing green arrow 68'
OF7Simone Favarodownward-facing red arrow 69'
BF6Alessandro Zanni
RL5Francesco Mintodownward-facing red arrow 54'
LL4Antonio Pavanello
TP3Martin Castrogiovanni (c)yellow card 58' to 68'downward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Leonardo Ghiraldinidownward-facing red arrow 54'
LP1Andrea Lo Cicerodownward-facing red arrow 54'
Replacements:
HK16Davide Giazzonupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR17Alberto de Marchiupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR18Lorenzo Cittadiniupward-facing green arrow 65'downward-facing red arrow 68'upward-facing green arrow 70'
LK19Quintin Geldenhuysupward-facing green arrow 54'
FL20Paul Derbyshireupward-facing green arrow 69'
SH21Tobias Botesupward-facing green arrow 65'
FH22Luciano Orquera
CE23Gonzalo Garciaupward-facing green arrow 63'
Coach:
France Jacques Brunel
FB15Leigh Halfpenny
RW14Alex Cuthbert
OC13Jonathan Davies
IC12Jamie Robertsdownward-facing red arrow 70'
LW11George North
FH10Dan Biggardownward-facing red arrow 68'
SH9Mike Phillipsdownward-facing red arrow 63'
N88Taulupe Faletau
OF7Justin Tipuric
BF6Ryan Jones (c)downward-facing red arrow 68'
RL5Ian Evans
LL4Andrew Coombsdownward-facing red arrow 51'
TP3Adam Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 73'
HK2Richard Hibbarddownward-facing red arrow 51'
LP1Gethin Jenkinsdownward-facing red arrow 45'
Replacements:
HK16Ken Owensupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR17Paul Jamesupward-facing green arrow 45'
PR18Craig Mitchellupward-facing green arrow 73'
LK19Alun Wyn Jonesupward-facing green arrow 51'
FL20Sam Warburtonupward-facing green arrow 68'
SH21Lloyd Williamsupward-facing green arrow 63'
FH22James Hookupward-facing green arrow 68'
CE23Scott Williamsupward-facing green arrow 70'
Coach:
Wales Rob Howley

Man of the Match:
Wales Leigh Halfpenny

Touch judges:
Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Television match official:
Geoff Warren (England)


23 February 2013
17:00 GMT (UTC+0)
England 23–13 France
Try: Tuilagi 54' m
Pen: Farrell (4/5) 1', 27', 33', 47'
Flood (2/2) 72', 76'
Report[38]Try: Fofana 29' c
Con: Parra (1/1) 31'
Pen: Parra (1/3) 4'
Michalak (1/1) 56'
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 82,000
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
FB15Alex Goode
RW14Chris Ashton
OC13Manu Tuilagi
IC12Brad Barritt
LW11Mike Brown
FH10Owen Farrelldownward-facing red arrow 61'
SH9Ben Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 58'
N88Tom Wood
OF7Chris Robshaw (c)
BF6Courtney Lawesdownward-facing red arrow 51'
RL5Geoff Parling
LL4Joe Launchbury
TP3Dan Coleyellow card 79' to end'
HK2Dylan Hartleydownward-facing red arrow 51'
LP1Joe Marlerdownward-facing red arrow 51'
Replacements:
HK16Tom Youngsupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR17Dave Wilson
PR18Mako Vunipolaupward-facing green arrow 51'
FL19James Haskellupward-facing green arrow 51'
N820Thomas Waldrom
SH21Danny Careupward-facing green arrow 58'
FH22Toby Floodupward-facing green arrow 61'
CE23Billy Twelvetrees
Coach:
England Stuart Lancaster
FB15Yoann Huget
RW14Vincent Clerc
OC13Mathieu Bastareauddownward-facing red arrow 73'
IC12Wesley Fofana
LW11Benjamin Fall
FH10François Trinh-Ducdownward-facing red arrow 52'
SH9Morgan Parradownward-facing red arrow 64'
N88Louis Picamoles
OF7Thierry Dusautoir (c)
BF6Yannick Nyangadownward-facing red arrow 68'
RL5Yoann Maestri
LL4Christophe Samsondownward-facing red arrow 64'
TP3Nicolas Masdownward-facing red arrow 64'
HK2Benjamin Kayserdownward-facing red arrow 55'
LP1Thomas Domingodownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Dimitri Szarzewskiupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR17Vincent Debatyupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Luc Ducalconupward-facing green arrow 64'
LK19Jocelino Sutaupward-facing green arrow 64'
FL20Antonie Claassenupward-facing green arrow 68'
SH21Maxime Machenaudupward-facing green arrow 66'
FH22Frédéric Michalakupward-facing green arrow 52'
CE23Florian Fritzupward-facing green arrow 73'
Coach:
France Philippe Saint-André

Man of the Match:
England Chris Robshaw

Touch judges:
John Lacey (Ireland)
Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Television match official:
Jim Yuille (Scotland)


24 February 2013
14:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Scotland 12–8 Ireland
Pen: Laidlaw (4/4) 52', 59', 63', 73'Report[39]Try: Gilroy 43' m
Pen: Jackson (1/3) 35'
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 67,006
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
FB15Stuart Hogg
RW14Sean Maitland
OC13Sean Lamont
IC12Matt Scott
LW11Tim Visser
FH10Ruaridh Jacksondownward-facing red arrow 59'
SH9Greig Laidlaw
N88Johnnie Beattiedownward-facing red arrow 71'
OF7Kelly Brown (c)red cross icon 45' to 50'
BF6Rob Harleydownward-facing red arrow 18'upward-facing green arrow 25'
RL5Jim Hamiltondownward-facing red arrow 71'
LL4Richie Gray
TP3Geoff Crossdownward-facing red arrow 75'
HK2Ross Forddownward-facing red arrow 45'
LP1Ryan Grantyellow card 15' to 25'
Replacements:
HK16Dougie Hallupward-facing green arrow 45'
PR17Moray Lowupward-facing green arrow 18'downward-facing red arrow 25'upward-facing green arrow 75'
PR18Jon Welsh
LK19Alastair Kellockupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL20David Dentonupward-facing green arrow 45'downward-facing red arrow 50'upward-facing green arrow 71'
SH21Henry Pyrgos
FH22Duncan Weirupward-facing green arrow 59'
CE23Max Evans
Coach:
Australia Scott Johnson
FB15Rob Kearney
RW14Craig Gilroydownward-facing red arrow 59'
OC13Brian O'Driscoll
IC12Luke Marshall
LW11Keith Earls
FH10Paddy Jacksondownward-facing red arrow 64'
SH9Conor Murraydownward-facing red arrow 69'
N88Jamie Heaslip (c)
OF7Seán O'Brien
BF6Peter O'Mahonydownward-facing red arrow 71'
RL5Donnacha Ryan
LL4Donncha O'Callaghandownward-facing red arrow 71'
TP3Mike Ross
HK2Rory Best
LP1Tom Courtdownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Seán Cronin
PR17Dave Kilcoyneupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Declan Fitzpatrick
LK19Devin Tonerupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL20Iain Hendersonupward-facing green arrow 71'
SH21Eoin Reddanupward-facing green arrow 69'
FH22Ronan O'Garaupward-facing green arrow 64'
WG23Luke Fitzgeraldupward-facing green arrow 59'
Coach:
Ireland Declan Kidney

Man of the Match:
Scotland Jim Hamilton

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
Greg Garner (England)
Television match official:
Eric Gauzins (France)

Notes:

  • Alastair Kellock (Scotland) earned his 50th cap.
  • Paddy Jackson (Ireland) made his international debut.
  • This was the first time Scotland had won consecutive matches within the tournament since 2001 after beating Italy then Ireland.
  • Scotland won the Centenary Quaich which they last won in 2010.

Round 4

9 March 2013
14:30 GMT (UTC+0)
Scotland 18–28 Wales
Pen: Laidlaw (6/8) 6', 12', 26', 37', 48', 60'Report[40]Try: Hibbard 23' c
Con: Halfpenny (1/1) 23'
Pen: Halfpenny (7/10) 4', 40', 46', 55', 58', 67', 71'
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 67,144
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
FB15Stuart Hogg
RW14Sean Maitland
OC13Sean Lamont
IC12Matt Scott
LW11Tim Visser
FH10Duncan Weirdownward-facing red arrow 78'
SH9Greig Laidlaw
N88Johnnie Beattiedownward-facing red arrow 68'
OF7Kelly Brown (c)
BF6Rob Harley
RL5Jim Hamilton
LL4Richie Graydownward-facing red arrow 29'
TP3Euan Murraydownward-facing red arrow 76'
HK2Ross Ford
LP1Ryan Grant
Replacements:
HK16Dougie Hall
PR17Moray Low
PR18Geoff Crossupward-facing green arrow 76'
LK19Alastair Kellockupward-facing green arrow 29'
N820Ryan Wilsonupward-facing green arrow 68'
SH21Henry Pyrgos
FH22Ruaridh Jacksonupward-facing green arrow 78'
CE23Max Evans
Coach:
Australia Scott Johnson
FB15Leigh Halfpenny
RW14Alex Cuthbert
OC13Jonathan Davies
IC12Jamie Robertsdownward-facing red arrow 72'
LW11George North
FH10Dan Biggar
SH9Mike Phillipsdownward-facing red arrow 72'
N88Taulupe Faletaudownward-facing red arrow 80+1'
OF7Sam Warburton
BF6Ryan Jones (c)downward-facing red arrow 48'
RL5Ian Evans
LL4Alun Wyn Jones
TP3Adam Jones
HK2Richard Hibbarddownward-facing red arrow 60'
LP1Paul Jamesyellow card 77' to end'
Replacements:
HK16Ken Owensupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR17Ryan Bevingtonupward-facing green arrow 80+1'
PR18Scott Andrews
LK19Andrew Coombs
FL20Justin Tipuricupward-facing green arrow 48'
SH21Lloyd Williamsupward-facing green arrow 72'
FH22James Hook
CE23Scott Williamsupward-facing green arrow 72'
Coach:
Wales Rob Howley

Man of the Match:
Wales Sam Warburton

Touch judges:
Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
Television match official:
Giulio De Santis (Italy)

Notes:

  • Ryan Wilson (Scotland) made his international debut.
  • 18 penalties were attempted in this match, a record for an international match.
  • This was Wales' fifth consecutive away victory in the Six Nations, a national and tournament record.

9 March 2013
17:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Ireland 13–13 France
Try: Heaslip 10' c
Con: Jackson (1/1) 11'
Pen: Jackson (2/4) 29', 32'
Report[41]Try: Picamoles 73' c
Con: Michalak (1/1) 74'
Pen: Michalak (1/3) 26'
Parra (1/2) 53'
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Attendance: 51,000
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
FB15Rob Kearney
RW14Fergus McFaddendownward-facing red arrow 62'
OC13Brian O'Driscolldownward-facing red arrow 71'upward-facing green arrow 75'
IC12Luke Marshalldownward-facing red arrow 71'
LW11Keith Earls
FH10Paddy Jackson
SH9Conor Murraydownward-facing red arrow 62'upward-facing green arrow 71'downward-facing red arrow 75'
N88Jamie Heaslip (c)
OF7Seán O'Brien
BF6Peter O'Mahonydownward-facing red arrow 76'
RL5Donnacha Ryandownward-facing red arrow 67'
LL4Mike McCarthy
TP3Mike Ross
HK2Rory Best
LP1Cian Healy
Replacements:
HK16Seán Croninupward-facing green arrow 80'
PR17Dave Kilcoyne
PR18Stephen Archer
LK19Donncha O'Callaghanupward-facing green arrow 67'
FL20Iain Hendersonupward-facing green arrow 76'
SH21Eoin Reddanupward-facing green arrow 62'downward-facing red arrow 80'
FH22Ian Madiganupward-facing green arrow 71'
WG23Luke Fitzgeraldupward-facing green arrow 62'
Coach:
Ireland Declan Kidney
FB15Yoann Huget
RW14Vincent Clerc
OC13Florian Fritzred cross icon 51' to 57'downward-facing red arrow 67'
IC12Wesley Fofana
LW11Maxime Médard
FH10Frédéric Michalak
SH9Morgan Parra
N88Louis Picamoles
OF7Thierry Dusautoir (c)
BF6Yannick Nyangadownward-facing red arrow 65'
RL5Yoann Maestridownward-facing red arrow 50'
LL4Christophe Samson
TP3Nicolas Mas
HK2Benjamin Kayserdownward-facing red arrow 67'
LP1Thomas Domingodownward-facing red arrow 65'
Replacements:
HK16Guilhem Guiradoupward-facing green arrow 67'
PR17Vincent Debatyupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR18Luc Ducalcon
LK19Sebastien Vahaamahinaupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL20Antonie Claassenupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21Maxime Machenaud
FH22François Trinh-Duc
CE23Mathieu Bastareaudupward-facing green arrow 51'downward-facing red arrow 57'upward-facing green arrow 67'
Coach:
France Philippe Saint-André

Man of the Match:
Ireland Conor Murray

Touch judges:
Wayne Barnes (England)
Greg Garner (England)
Television match official:
Nigel Whitehouse (Wales)

Notes:

  • Eoin Reddan (Ireland) and Morgan Parra (France) earned their 50th caps.
  • Ian Madigan (Ireland) made his international debut.
  • This is the first time France and Ireland have drawn two consecutive matches against each other, the first time this has happened since England and France drew three consecutive matches in 1959, 1960 and 1961.

10 March 2013
15:00 GMT (UTC+0)
England 18–11 Italy
Pen: Flood (6/6) 3', 15', 37', 40', 43', 61'Report[42]Try: McLean 48' m
Pen: Orquera (2/3) 17', 47'
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 81,458
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
FB15Alex Goode
RW14Chris Ashton
OC13Manu Tuilagi
IC12Brad Barrittdownward-facing red arrow 66'
LW11Mike Brown
FH10Toby Flood
SH9Danny Caredownward-facing red arrow 57'
N88Tom Wood
OF7Chris Robshaw (c)
BF6James Haskelldownward-facing red arrow 50'
RL5Geoff Parlingdownward-facing red arrow 45'
LL4Joe Launchbury
TP3Dan Coledownward-facing red arrow 75'
HK2Tom Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 71'
LP1Mako Vunipoladownward-facing red arrow 57'
Replacements:
HK16Dylan Hartleyupward-facing green arrow 71'
PR17David Wilsonupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR18Joe Marlerupward-facing green arrow 57'
LK19Courtney Lawesupward-facing green arrow 45'
FL20Tom Croftupward-facing green arrow 50'
SH21Ben Youngsupward-facing green arrow 57'
FH22Freddie Burns
CE23Billy Twelvetreesupward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
England Stuart Lancaster
FB15Andrea Masired cross icon 34' to 40'
RW14Giovanbattista Venditti
OC13Gonzalo Canale
IC12Gonzalo Garcia
LW11Luke McLeandownward-facing red arrow 71'
FH10Luciano Orquera
SH9Edoardo Goriyellow card 30' to 40'downward-facing red arrow 57'
N88Sergio Parisse (c)
OF7Robert Barbieridownward-facing red arrow 62'
BF6Alessandro Zanni
RL5Joshua Furnodownward-facing red arrow 62'
LL4Quintin Geldenhuysdownward-facing red arrow 62'
TP3Martin Castrogiovannidownward-facing red arrow 28'
HK2Leonardo Ghiraldinidownward-facing red arrow 58'
LP1Alberto de Marchidownward-facing red arrow 75'
Replacements:
HK16Davide Giazzonupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR17Andrea Lo Ciceroupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR18Lorenzo Cittadiniupward-facing green arrow 28'
LK19Antonio Pavanelloupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK20Francesco Mintoupward-facing green arrow 62'
FL21Simone Favaroupward-facing green arrow 62'
SH22Tobias Botesupward-facing green arrow 34'downward-facing red arrow 40'upward-facing green arrow 57'
CE23Tommaso Benvenutiupward-facing green arrow 71'
Coach:
France Jacques Brunel

Man of the Match:
Italy Andrea Masi

Touch judges:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Mathieu Raynal (France)
Television match official:
Simon McDowell (Ireland)

Notes

  • Closest winning margin between the sides in England.

Round 5

16 March 2013
15:30 CET (UTC+1)
Italy 22–15 Ireland
Try: Venditti 48' c
Con: Orquera (1/1) 49'
Pen: Orquera (4/5) 13', 21', 69', 80'
Garcia (1/2) 35'
Report[43]Pen: Jackson (5/6) 5', 40', 52', 57', 63'
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Attendance: 74,174
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
FB15Andrea Masidownward-facing red arrow 65'
RW14Giovanbattista Venditti
OC13Gonzalo Canale
IC12Gonzalo Garcia
LW11Luke McLean
FH10Luciano Orquera
SH9Edoardo Goridownward-facing red arrow 74'
N88Sergio Parisse (c)yellow card 51' to 61'
OF7Simone Favarodownward-facing red arrow 57'
BF6Alessandro Zanni
RL5Joshua Furnodownward-facing red arrow 57'
LL4Quintin Geldenhuysdownward-facing red arrow 64'
TP3Lorenzo Cittadinidownward-facing red arrow 74'
HK2Leonardo Ghiraldinidownward-facing red arrow 74'
LP1Andrea Lo Cicerodownward-facing red arrow 64'
Replacements:
HK16Davide Giazzonupward-facing green arrow 74'
PR17Michele Rizzoupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR18Alberto de Marchiupward-facing green arrow 74'
LK19Antonio Pavanelloupward-facing green arrow 64'
LK20Francesco Mintoupward-facing green arrow 57'
FL21Paul Derbyshireupward-facing green arrow 57'
SH22Tobias Botesupward-facing green arrow 74'
CE23Tommaso Benvenutiupward-facing green arrow 65'
Coach:
France Jacques Brunel
FB15Rob Kearney
RW14Craig Gilroy
OC13Brian O'Driscollyellow card 29' to 39'
IC12Luke Marshalldownward-facing red arrow 27'
LW11Keith Earlsdownward-facing red arrow 24'
FH10Paddy Jackson
SH9Conor Murrayyellow card 79' to end'
N88Jamie Heaslip (c)
OF7Seán O'Brien
BF6Peter O'Mahony
RL5Donnacha Ryanyellow card 68' to 78'downward-facing red arrow 79'
LL4Mike McCarthydownward-facing red arrow 64'
TP3Mike Rossdownward-facing red arrow 66'
HK2Rory Bestdownward-facing red arrow 69'
LP1Cian Healydownward-facing red arrow 69'
Replacements:
HK16Seán Croninupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR17Dave Kilcoyneupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR18Stephen Archerupward-facing green arrow 66'
LK19Devin Tonerupward-facing green arrow 64'
FL20Iain Hendersonupward-facing green arrow 36'
SH21Paul Marshallupward-facing green arrow 79'
FH22Ian Madiganupward-facing green arrow 27'
WG23Luke Fitzgeraldupward-facing green arrow 24'downward-facing red arrow 36'
Coach:
Ireland Declan Kidney

Man of the Match:
Italy Alessandro Zanni

Touch judges:
Romain Poite (France)
Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Jim Yuille (Scotland)

Notes:

  • This is Italy's first double win in the Six Nations since 2007.
  • First Italian win against Ireland in the Six Nations and since 1997.
  • With this defeat, Ireland dropped to 9th in the IRB World Rankings, their lowest position since the rankings began.

16 March 2013
17:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Wales 30–3 England
Try: Cuthbert (2) 56' m, 65' c
Con: Biggar (1/1) 66'
Pen: Halfpenny (4/4) 10', 17', 23', 51'
Biggar (1/1) 70'
Drop: Biggar 64'
Report[44]Pen: Farrell (1/3) 20'
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Attendance: 74,104
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
FB15Leigh Halfpenny
RW14Alex Cuthbert
OC13Jonathan Davies
IC12Jamie Robertsdownward-facing red arrow 75'
LW11George North
FH10Dan Biggardownward-facing red arrow 75'
SH9Mike Phillipsdownward-facing red arrow 75'
N88Taulupe Faletau
OF7Justin Tipuric
BF6Sam Warburtondownward-facing red arrow 75'
RL5Ian Evansdownward-facing red arrow 70'
LL4Alun Wyn Jones
TP3Adam Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 73'
HK2Richard Hibbarddownward-facing red arrow 52'
LP1Gethin Jenkins (c)downward-facing red arrow 61'
Replacements:
HK16Ken Owensupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR17Paul Jamesupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR18Scott Andrewsupward-facing green arrow 73'
LK19Andrew Coombsupward-facing green arrow 70'
FL20Aaron Shinglerupward-facing green arrow 75'
SH21Lloyd Williamsupward-facing green arrow 75'
FH22James Hookupward-facing green arrow 75'
CE23Scott Williamsupward-facing green arrow 75'
Coach:
Wales Rob Howley
FB15Alex Goodedownward-facing red arrow 64'
RW14Chris Ashton
OC13Manu Tuilagi
IC12Brad Barritt
LW11Mike Brown
FH10Owen Farrelldownward-facing red arrow 67'
SH9Ben Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 64'
N88Tom Wooddownward-facing red arrow 67'
OF7Chris Robshaw (c)
BF6Tom Croft
RL5Geoff Parling
LL4Joe Launchburydownward-facing red arrow 52'
TP3Dan Coledownward-facing red arrow 72'
HK2Tom Youngsdownward-facing red arrow 52'
LP1Joe Marlerdownward-facing red arrow 44'
Replacements:
HK16Dylan Hartleyupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR17David Wilsonupward-facing green arrow 72'
PR18Mako Vunipolaupward-facing green arrow 44'
LK19Courtney Lawesupward-facing green arrow 52'
FL20James Haskellupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Danny Careupward-facing green arrow 64'
FH22Toby Floodupward-facing green arrow 67'
CE23Billy Twelvetreesupward-facing green arrow 64'
Coach:
England Stuart Lancaster

Man of the Match:
Wales Justin Tipuric

Touch judges:
Craig Joubert (South Africa)
John Lacey (Ireland)
Television match official:
Marshall Kilgore (Ireland)

Notes:

  • James Haskell (England) earned his 50th cap.
  • This was Wales' biggest ever win over England.
  • This was Wales' first back-to-back titles since they won the Five Nations Championship in 1978 and 1979.

16 March 2013
21:00 CET (UTC+1)
France 23–16 Scotland
Try: Fofana 65' c
Médard 70' c
Con: Michalak (1/1) 66'
Machenaud (1/1) 71'
Pen: Michalak (3/3) 44', 49', 53'
Report[45]Try: Visser 75' c
Con: Jackson (1/1) 75'
Pen: Laidlaw (3/3) 8', 14', 58'
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 81,158
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
FB15Yoann Huget
RW14Vincent Clerc
OC13Mathieu Bastareauddownward-facing red arrow 74'
IC12Wesley Fofana
LW11Maxime Médard
FH10Frédéric Michalakdownward-facing red arrow 70'
SH9Morgan Parradownward-facing red arrow 40'
N88Louis Picamoles
OF7Thierry Dusautoir (c)red cross icon 63' to 67'
BF6Antonie Claassendownward-facing red arrow 68'
RL5Yoann Maestri
LL4Sebastien Vahaamahinadownward-facing red arrow 70'
TP3Nicolas Masdownward-facing red arrow 63'
HK2Benjamin Kayserdownward-facing red arrow 54'
LP1Thomas Domingodownward-facing red arrow 54'
Replacements:
HK16Guilhem Guiradoupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR17Vincent Debatyupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR18Luc Ducalconupward-facing green arrow 63'
LK19Christophe Samsonupward-facing green arrow 70'
FL20Yannick Nyangaupward-facing green arrow 63'downward-facing red arrow 67'upward-facing green arrow 68'
SH21Maxime Machenaudupward-facing green arrow 40'
FH22François Trinh-Ducupward-facing green arrow 70'
CE23Gaël Fickouupward-facing green arrow 74'
Coach:
France Philippe Saint-André
FB15Stuart Hogg
RW14Sean Maitlanddownward-facing red arrow 30'
OC13Sean Lamont
IC12Matt Scott
LW11Tim Visser
FH10Duncan Weirdownward-facing red arrow 67'
SH9Greig Laidlawdownward-facing red arrow 74'
N88Johnnie Beattiedownward-facing red arrow 70'
OF7Kelly Brown (c)
BF6Alasdair Strokosch
RL5Jim Hamilton
LL4Grant Gilchristdownward-facing red arrow 53'
TP3Euan Murraydownward-facing red arrow 64'
HK2Ross Forddownward-facing red arrow 74'
LP1Ryan Grantdownward-facing red arrow 63'
Replacements:
HK16Dougie Hallupward-facing green arrow 74'
PR17Moray Lowupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR18Geoff Crossupward-facing green arrow 64'
LK19Alastair Kellockupward-facing green arrow 53'
N820Ryan Wilsonupward-facing green arrow 70'
SH21Henry Pyrgosupward-facing green arrow 74'
FH22Ruaridh Jacksonupward-facing green arrow 67'
CE23Max Evansupward-facing green arrow 30'
Coach:
Australia Scott Johnson

Man of the Match:
France Wesley Fofana

Touch judges:
George Clancy (Ireland)
Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
Television match official:
Carlo Damasco (Italy)

  • Gaël Fickou (France) and Grant Gilchrist (Scotland) made their international debuts.
  • Despite winning this match, France finished last in the table for the first time since 1999, and was awarded the wooden spoon as a result.

Statistics

Media coverage

In the United Kingdom, BBC One[46] televised the all matches live apart from the round five match between France and Scotland which was televised live on both BBC HD and BBC Two. There was also a forum show on the BBC Red Button for satellite, cable and Freeview viewers after several matches. Four days after the conclusion of the tournament, there was a highlights programme called “Wales v England: We Did It!” shown at 10:50pm on BBC One in Wales.

In Wales, Wales matches were televised live in Welsh by S4C.

Elsewhere, the tournament's matches were televised live by RTÉ in Ireland,[47] France Télévisions in France, Sky Italia in Italy, ESPN in Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and Japan, SuperSport in South Africa, ESPN+ in Latin America, ESPN Brasil in Brazil, Setanta Sports Asia in Southeast Asia, Dolce Sport in Romania, Nova Sports in Greece, Sport TV in Portugal, Sport 1 in eastern Europe as well as Channel 9, Arena Sport TV and Canal+.

In the United States, BBC America televised one match from each week live[48] while Universal Sports televised all the matches in delay[49] as did Sportsnet World in Canada.

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