Six Nations 2013

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Six Nations 2013
The 14th Six Nations has started in style, with possibly the greatest opening weekends ever.

Saturday

Wales continued their recent bad form in defeat to Ireland in Cardiff 22-30. While England followed up the amazing victory over the All Blacks in December with a 38-18 Calcutta Cup victory over Scotland at Twickenham. The results set up a Triple Crown decider between England and Ireland next Sunday in Cork.

Sunday

Following up on their victory in Rome 2 years ago, Italy began their campaign in style with a 23-18 victory over France - despite the late onslaught from the French and Italy finishing the last 105 minutes down to 14 men.

It means that, after the opening weekend, only England Ireland and amazingly Italy can win the Grand Slam.

Next week:

Saturday
Wales head to Paris for a meeting with France, both teams wanting to get that first win on the board. Meanwhile, Italy will be heading north to face Scotland at Murrayfield attempting to win their second game of the tournment (which would equal their record for most wins in a single tournment, 2 back in 2007).

Sunday
The clash that could deciede not only the Triple Crown but also the Grand Slam - England head to Ireland to attempt to avenge the demons of the 2011 tournment and defeat Ireland. Ireland, however, will be riding the wave safe in the knowledge that England haven't beaten Ireland in Ireland since their Grand Slam-winning tournment in 2003, ten years ago.