six nations 2008
Highlights: England 33-10 Ireland. Despite trailing 19-6 early in the second half Wales fought back - with tries from Lee Byrne and Mike Phillips - to score an epic 26-19 win over England at Twickenham on Saturday.Wales scored 20 unanswered points in the space of just 13 second-half minutes as England self-destructed. As England charged after the kick-off, Martyn Williams was penalised allowing Jonny Wilkinson to slot the first penalty of the day.James Hook, who scored a full-house in Wales' victory over England in last year's Six Nations, responded immediately to draw the visitors level.
Finally, the Italians surprised everyone with their Scottish win, following a campaign that had not appeared competitive in its first four games. HELP: Six Nations 2008 results page belongs to the Rugby Union/Europe section of FlashScore.co.uk.
Amidst the rattle of substitutions, Wilkinson slotted a second penalty and, despite Williams' presence, England were bossing the breakdown and snatched five turnovers in quick succession.Vainikolo almost wiped out Wales winger Mark Jones, before Wilkinson extended England's advantage with a routine drop-goal. Hook's conversion made it 20 unanswered points for Wales in the space of 13 minutes and sealed a remarkable victory to open Gatland's new era.The remaining rounds of the Six Nations Championship will be played on Oct. 24 and 31 after World Rugby approved dates for the temporary 2020 COVID-19 calendar.Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has said fly-half Finn Russell is available for selection again after the pair put their feud behind them.The cancellation of this year's November internationals and the 2021 Six Nations due to coronavirus restrictions would have a "catastrophic impact" on the Rugby Football Union's (RFU) finances, chief executive Bill Sweeney said on Tuesday.Re-elected World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont is confident he can create a Nations Championship at the second attempt, suggesting two straight months of Test rugby at the end of the year could be the answer.Wales coach Wayne Pivac has said the time is right for the northern and southern hemispheres to look at synching their rugby calendars and create a "level playing field" for teams.Agustin Pichot will run against incumbent Bill Beaumont for the top job in World Rugby this month, the outspoken former Argentina international announced in a surprise move on Sunday.
France—on paper the second best side in the event—were distinctly unimpressive, going down to their largest home defeat to England before losing to Wales for the second time in three years, the result being only third place.
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