Six Nations Saturday

Italy versus England, Wales v Scotland, France v Ireland

3rd & 7 37yd

Despite the odds going against them, Scotland actually appear to have increased the tempo and are starting to make some movements inside the Welsh half now. Matt Scott almost drives his way over single-handedly, but Wales just manage to push him out to the side, Biggar eventually clearing up.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:21:12 PM
Today's attendance at the Millennium Stadium is 73,547.

by Simon Thomas via twitter 3/15/2014 3:21:27 PM
Well, I've seen something new on a rugby field today. Correct decision by the referee though. That was dreadful by Hogg.

by Simon Thomas via twitter 3/15/2014 3:21:36 PM
TRY! Wales 18-3 Scotland (North 34')

Counter-attacking rugby at its best. Williams collects a high kick before somehow managing to shake his defenders and surge down the left win. The full-back slips, but Phillips is on hand to collect the offload, with George North running in after the scrum-half's draw and go.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:22:29 PM
CONVERSION! Wales 20-3 Scotland (Biggar 35')

Biggar slots the extras from right in front of goal.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:24:20 PM
Correct decision by the ref for that red card. But is the ref aloud to change the colour of the card after issuing one?

by chewey2k9 3/15/2014 3:24:24 PM
Big call for a Welsh try under TMO investigation for offside..

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:26:13 PM
Aloud, maybe not, but allowed, certainly!

by Coops, 3/15/2014 3:26:47 PM
And Wales are denied a try, after Jonathan Davies' chip through from the right flank is picked up by Faletau, who was standing in front of him at the time. Faletau offloaded back to Davies on the right wing for the centre to glide in unopposed, but the score won't count.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:27:30 PM
Jon Davies has a try chalked off as Faletau was offside in the build-up. It's all Wales at the moment es.pn/OgurAk #WALvSCO

by ESPN Scrum.com via twitter 3/15/2014 3:27:43 PM
TRY! Wales 25-3 Scotland (Roberts 39')

It's not long before the Welsh are rewarded with the real deal, though. North and Davies show some electric pace to get down the left wing, but the real plaudits here are deserved by Davies' swung pass inside to Jamie Roberts, whose support doesn't go wasted.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:28:37 PM
CONVERSION! Wales 27-3 Scotland (Biggar 40')

Biggar keeps his kicking record up, adding another two points.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:30:35 PM
Half Time: Wales 27-3 Scotland

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:31:12 PM
Initially, it looked as though the 14 men of Scotland may be able to stand up to the Welsh onslaught, but a quick barrage of tries would seem to put this result beyond any shade of doubt.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:31:48 PM
When permitted to enter their stride, Wales are unstoppable at the best of times, and this one-man advantage is only giving the home support in Cardiff all the more reason to get on their feet in jubilation.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:32:27 PM
At the halfway mark, the statistics serve in showing how Wales have claimed this early lead. Johnson's men have missed eight tackles, lost more line-outs and have failed to average as many metres with the ball in hand.

Interestingly enough, Scotland have won more turnovers than their hosts, showing just what a strong presence they can be in the ground game.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 3:34:27 PM
This Scotland performance is much better than the one against England.

by Brian Moore via twitter 3/15/2014 4:21:51 PM
With less than 10 minutes left to go in this fixture, it's difficult to see past Hogg's sending off as the key moment that altered the match's make-up beyond repair.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:23:37 PM
TRY! Wales 49-3 Scotland (R. Williams 74')

Rhodri Williams joins namesake Liam on the score sheet thanks to a terrific kick through from Hook, which the scrum-half gleefully pounces on to stretch the scoring margin even further.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:24:48 PM
CONVERSION! Wales 51-3 Scotland (Hook 75')

Hook gets his first points of the match, adding two to the Welsh cause.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:25:23 PM
Man of the Match: Liam Williams (Wales)

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:27:21 PM
The clock ticks ever closer to full time, and while there may have been little hope of a Scotland revival for the past 45 minutes or so, the magnitude of this win will just now start to sink in.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:29:18 PM
Prior to this meeting, Wales' biggest-ever win against the Scottish was a 46-22 triumph in 2005, making this their new record by some margin.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:30:49 PM
Bread of Heaven rings around the Millennium Stadium as we enter the final phases in Cardiff. The capital will be buzzing with this final win in hand.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:31:10 PM
Full Time: Wales 51-3 Scotland

And Scotland's very last phase of play helps sum up their day, with Ryan Wilson looking dangerous but flinging his pass over the head of his intended recipient and out into touch. A lot of huff but no puff in the end for today's visitors, while Wales do indeed round off their tournament with a flurry.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:31:56 PM
That was Scotland's third highest margin of defeat in Test history.

by Simon Thomas via twitter 3/15/2014 4:33:51 PM
At the end of this encounter, Hogg's red card will always be looked upon as the straw that broke the camel's back, irrespective of how things would have gone with the Lion on the pitch. Vern Cotter has a lot to work on after Johnson steps down from his position as interim head coach, while Gatland can feel encouraged by the raft of up-and-coming talent making its way into his squad.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:37:24 PM
And now, we'll move on to the third and final instalment of today's Six Nations schedule, not to mention the final match of this year's tournament. Ireland need only win in Paris to claim the championship, whereas France, while still technically within reach, must win by a margin of more than 70 points to claim the title.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:40:33 PM
Ireland have been in dazzling form this campaign, while France have looked staggered at times, but the fact that Ireland have won in Paris just once in the last 42 years is a curse that promises to go against the Irish visitors.

It was a Brian O'Driscoll-inspired victory in 2000 that accounts for that one anomaly. Can the man of the moment end his Six Nations tenure where it all began so promisingly 14 years ago?

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 4:45:29 PM
67 - Heading into R05, France are the top offloaders (67) in this year's #6Nations , while Ireland have produced the fewest (23). Attrition.

by OptaJonny via twitter 3/15/2014 4:46:42 PM
1/22 - Ireland have won just one of their last 22 away Tests against France (D1 L20), a run that dates back to 1972. Damp.

by OptaJonny via twitter 3/15/2014 4:46:57 PM
France manage to reclaim possession from kickoff and the first couple of phases go in their favour. Chris Henry is penalised for not releasing in the tackle and Maxime Machenaud lines up for his first shot at goal.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 5:02:48 PM
PENALTY! France 3-0 Ireland (Machenaud 2')

The ball nicks its way in off the post and France take an early lead.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 5:03:37 PM
Mathieu Bastareaud gets the first opportunity to stretch his legs after D'Zrcy tries to go high on the bustling Toulon powerhouse. Bastareaud makes his way into the Irish 22 but his lofted pass is blatantly forward, and Ireland get a chance to breathe.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 5:05:28 PM
Ireland beginning to test the French waters now with some forward movements of their own, but Rob Kearney can only kick the ball into touch as he looks to grubber through for one of his teammates. France look happy to accept the pressure for now.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 5:07:33 PM
Fickou has looked particularly confident in these opening minutes, shirking off the challenge of D'Arcy with his latest touch of the ball. So far, the Toulouse youngster has been limited to cameo impressions during this competition. A far bigger task lies ahead today.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 5:09:32 PM
France are looking threatening when they get inside the visitors' half, with Szarzewski just about failing to latch onto a crash ball and spilling possession, but nevertheless shooting Ireland another warning sign. Schmidt's men struggling to get out of their half at the moment.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 5:10:55 PM
by ESPN Scrum.com via twitter 3/15/2014 5:11:55 PM
France have come out firing but now fans are belting out Fields of Athenry at the Stade de France #FRAvIRL

by Rugby World via twitter 3/15/2014 5:12:17 PM
Ireland take an early drive in the scrum and there's a small suspicion of feeding as Rory Best seems to take Conor Murray;s feed directly into his feet. Regardless, Ireland dominate the retake and Thomas Domingo is penalised for collapsing.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 5:13:46 PM
Ireland pressing for the first real time now as Rob Kearney's shift in from full-back provides Sexton with the outlet he needs to slip the ball off his inside shoulder. France eventually wrestle possession away from the visitors and clean up ranks but it's not long before Ireland are firing back once more.

Better play from the visiting side.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 5:15:52 PM
Ireland will lose that is their MO in france

by Caledon 3/15/2014 5:16:37 PM
Play is paused for Nicolas Mas, who needs attention on what looks like a rib injury, but Machenaud is happy to get on with his penalty attempt, given from an Irish ruck.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 5:17:32 PM
PENALTY! France 6-0 Ireland (Machenaud 15')

Machenaud stretches the French lead to six points.

by ESPNScrum 3/15/2014 5:18:07 PM
France lead 6-0 - Machenaud slots his second penalty es.pn/1hmnsyc #sixnations #FRAvIRE

by ESPN Scrum.com via twitter 3/15/2014 5:18:49 PM

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