Six Nations Results 2014: Examining Most Important Matches from Week 1

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Published: February 3, 2014

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The 2014 Six Nations kicked off in dramatic fashion as the tournament saw victories for Ireland, current holders Wales and France, who edged out the English in Paris.

In what could be a tremendously open championship this year, the Welsh team could struggle to yet again retain their crown. 

The resurgence of both Ireland and England is clear to see, and a tough French outfit can never be discounted.

Here we look at the three games of the first round: 

 

France beat England 26-24



It was France v England that was the match of the weekend, with teenager Gael Fickou running in the game-winning try at the death, per BBC Sport.

England were denied their biggest-ever comeback victory by Fickou, coming from 16-3 behind to lead the match 24-19 with just four minutes remaining on the clock.

But it was the French who were able to prevail and will feel that fortune favoured them in what became an epic contest and fitting curtain-raiser.

The French dominated from the first whistle and took a surprise lead after only 32 seconds as Yoann Huget scored the game's first try. 



Huget added his second of the game, with 19-year-old Fickou grabbing France's winner.

An inexperienced England side replied with tries from Mike Brown and Luther Burrell, but it was not enough to earn a famous victory.

England have never won an international after trailing by 12 points, and they will be heartbroken after coming so close.

But the match will offer England some consolation as they prepare to travel north to challenge Scotland. 

A perfect record from this point onward is not beyond them as they face both Wales and Ireland at Twickenham, with a final match away in Italy. 

 

Ireland beat Scotland 28-6



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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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