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Six Nations Takeaways: Scotland Amazes, England Grounded, France Rolling in Round Two

At Murrayfield, the Scotland national rugby team beat England 31-20 on Saturday Feb. 14, 2026, ending England's 12-test winning streak.
Producing an 80-minute display, Scotland national rugby team responded after being humbled by Italy national rugby team, combining destructive genius with Gregor Townsend's inconsistency at Murrayfield.
A pivotal charge-down by Matt Fagerson, and Huw Jones finished a neat backline move after Jones swerved round England captain Maro Itoje to score his first try.
Scotland now faces Wales away, France home and Ireland away, while observers say the win puts a target on the Scotland national rugby team’s back and prompts the question of what comes next.
With two rounds complete, only the France national rugby team chases a Grand Slam as the England national rugby team must still face Ireland and Italy to keep title hopes alive.

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The Independent

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Henry Arundell free to face Ireland after escaping England ban for sending off

Arundell was shown two yellow cards in the first half of the 31-20 loss at Murrayfield in round two.

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish Examiner

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Revitalised Scotland trample all over Steve Borthwick’s lofty ambitions

A humbling Six Nations defeat at Murrayfield has left the England coach with significant questions to answer.

3 days ago·Ireland

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IOL

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Six Nations shock: With Springboks watching, Scotland shatter England’s streak as Italy expose Irish frailties

Scotland's stunning victory over England in the Six Nations not only shattered England's winning streak but also sent crucial tactical signals to the Springboks ahead of their Nations Championship clash in July.

3 days ago·South Africa

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NZ Herald

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Radio France Internationale

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Three things we learned from the Six Nations

England’s hopes of landing their first Grand Slam since 2016 went up in smoke as they came up against a Huw Jones-inspired Scotland in Edinburgh, while...

3 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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King5 News

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Six Nations takeaways: Scotland amazes, England grounded, France rolling in round two

Only France is chasing a Six Nations grand slam after two rounds. The defending champion inflicted the latest record defeat against hapless Wales by 54-12 in...

4 days ago·Seattle, United States

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