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Six Nations 2025: Why have teams fallen short in three-peat bid?

After winning the Grand Slam in 2012 and another title the following year, Wales fell just two points short of making three Six Nations titles in a row in 2014.

Wales and Ireland both won their opening matches, while Gael Fickou’s last-gasp try saw France defeat England in a thriller.

Ireland blew holders Wales away in Dublin in round two, while England and France collected big wins.

The championship took a big twist in the third round as Wales bounced back to defeat France, while England edged past Ireland at Twickenham.

It looked like it was anyone’s title, but Wales’ hopes were ended by England, as Ireland and France both won again.

Going into the final day, Ireland, France and England could all still claim the title.

England hammered Italy to pile the pressure on Ireland in Paris. Johnny Sexton’s 17 points helped Ireland over the line by two points, despite a late French fightback.

It was one of the most competitive years in Six Nations history, and it was Ireland who prevailed.


BBC News

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