Six Nations: The weekend review
Rugby Union Weekly
BBC
4.6 • 5.3K Ratings
🗓️ 8 February 2026
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Chris Ashton delve into all the big talking points from an action packed opening week of the Six Nations.
Week one had everything – dramatic losses, freak weather storms and unexpected results.
It proved to be a difficult day in Rome for John as his former side lost in a shock defeat against Italy – John reveals how “gutted” he was.
Ashy was channel hopping between Paris and London – as he witnessed French dominance against Ireland and England’s confident win over Wales.
We also get the latest news on Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who has been ruled out of the match against Scotland next weekend and is in danger of missing the entire Six Nations.
The big questions get asked too, from what does the future hold for Gregor Townsend, to how dominant can this French side become, and what’s next for Wales?
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