Exciting Draw Leaves Title Race Wide OpenExciting Draw Leaves Title Race Wide Open The thrilling Women’s and Men’s Six Nations tournaments reached a pivotal point over the weekend with the draw between England and Ireland leaving the title race wide open. Women’s Six Nations In a pulsating encounter at Kingsholm Stadium, England and Ireland played out a gripping 15-15 draw. The result means that both teams remain unbeaten and level on points at the top of the standings. England took an early lead through Poppy Cleall’s try, but Ireland responded with a brace from Eve Higgins. Emily Scarratt tied the scores for England with a penalty, before the visitors regained the lead through a try from Dorothy Wall. However, the Red Roses refused to be beaten and fought back to earn a share of the spoils thanks to a late penalty try. With two rounds remaining, England and Ireland are now joined by France on six points. France could leapfrog their rivals with a win over Italy on Saturday. Men’s Six Nations On Sunday at the Aviva Stadium, Ireland and England also couldn’t be separated, ending in a dramatic 32-15 draw. Ireland made a blistering start and raced into a 25-0 lead, with tries from James Ryan, Mack Hansen, and Josh van der Flier. However, England rallied in the second half, scoring three tries of their own through Ollie Lawrence, Jack Willis, and Dan Kelly. The draw leaves Ireland and France as the only unbeaten teams in the tournament. They will face off in a mouthwatering clash in Paris next Saturday, which will likely decide the title. Title Race Remains Uncertain With draws in both the men’s and women’s competitions, the title race remains tantalizingly open. England and Ireland will both be favored to win their remaining matches, but anything could happen in the fiercely competitive world of international rugby. France, who have won their first two matches, will also be confident of lifting the trophy, especially if they can overcome Ireland in Paris. The final weekend of the Six Nations promises to be full of drama, excitement, and potentially a few more surprises.
