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Five talking points from round two of Six Nations
Five talking points from round two of Six Nations

The second weekend of the Six Nations brings redemption for Scotland, another blistering display from France and a threat for Ireland.

IRFU investigating 'cowardly' Edogbo racist abuse
IRFU investigating 'cowardly' Edogbo racist abuse

The Irish Rugby Football Union has to turn off comments on a social media post which congratulate debutant Edwin Edogbo, following replies which contained racial abuse.

Keyboard warriors should 'cop on and help 10s' - Farrell
Keyboard warriors should 'cop on and help 10s' - Farrell

Head coach Andy Farrell issues a plea for "keyboard warriors to cop on and try to help" Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley amid a "damaging" narrative about Ireland's fly-half situation.

'Record defeats normalised & pity from rugby world for Wales'
'Record defeats normalised & pity from rugby world for Wales'

It is hard to judge Welsh rugby results these days after Steve Tandy's side suffer a 54-12 thrashing by France in Cardiff.

Six Nations quiz - can you name all the try-scorers in week two?
Six Nations quiz - can you name all the try-scorers in week two?

Another thrilling Six Nations weekend produced a total of 20 tries - but can you name all 18 players who crossed to score in the second round of 2026 matches?

Can anyone stop France winning the Six Nations?
Can anyone stop France winning the Six Nations?

Rugby Special's Chris Ashton and John Barclay look at how France had "free rein" in their big win over Wales and ask if anyone can stop them retaining their Six Nations title?

Six Nations: The weekend review
Six Nations: The weekend review

Ugo, Ashy and a very happy John Barclay are back to review round two of the Six Nations.

France score 'devastating' try inside two minutes
France score 'devastating' try inside two minutes

France centre Emilien Gailleton is on hand to finish off a "devastating" move to give his side an early lead against Wales at the Principality Stadium.

Eight-try France hammer Wales in Cardiff
Eight-try France hammer Wales in Cardiff

Theo Attissogbe scores two tries for France as the reigning Six Nations champions continue their impressive start to the tournament with a dominant 54-12 victory over Wales in Cardiff.

How 'almost perfect' Scotland blew away 'disjointed' England
How 'almost perfect' Scotland blew away 'disjointed' England

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Chris Ashton look at how an "almost perfect" start from Scotland helped them blow away a "disjointed" England at Murrayfield.

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