Six Nations Recap: Ireland's Dominance, England and France Improve, Italy Surprises

Ireland emerged victorious in the Six Nations after a tense final weekend win over Scotland. Despite not securing back-to-back grand slams, they dominated the tournament with key victories over France and Scotland. England and France showed improvement while Italy’s success spared them from the wooden spoon. 

Notable players across the tournament included Pierre Schoeman, Dan Sheehan, Maro Itoje, Tadhg Beirne and Jamison Gibson-Park. New talents like Jack Crowley and Cameron Winnett also made their mark.