England dominated the tournament thanks to a mightily impressive forward pack that has smashed everything in its path. The French flair has been mesmerising all tournament, but they fell just short of the trophy as they couldn’t overcome that English dominance.
Across the tournament, it’s been clear just how bright and promising the young rugby talent across the competing nations is. There have been tight contests and dazzling performances in every game, punctuated by a classic final won by a deserving side.
The passion was fully on show from both sides, right from the anthems, in the biggest game of these young players’ lives. Led by talismanic captain Finn Carnduff, this England side have proved their worth throughout the Six Nations and now by winning this tournament, and he was full of praise for his side at full-time.
He said: “I can’t believe it. It’s amazing, that the group of boys over there is super special. I genuinely see those boys as brothers. I’ve said it all throughout this tournament winning two trophies together this year is so special.
“I think we felt in the first half our errors put us on the back foot, and when you put yourself on the backfoot against a French team like that, you’re going to struggle. We said at half-time we needed to go back to our principles; keeping the ball in their end, using the set piece to our advantage and moving the ball. We felt our breakdown was sloppy in that first half, taking away our momentum in attack and getting put back in our own half because of those penalties.”
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Sleightholme shows he has pace to burn
OLLIE Sleightholme recently clocked his fastest sprint time and is racing to cement his spot as an England starter.
McGoverne says playing for Chiefs is her priority
EXETER fly-half Olivia McGoverne has opted for club over country which will rule her out of contention for New Zealand’s World Cup bid in 2025.
Trinity aim to get the culture right
HIGH-FLYING Trinity have made a remarkable turnaround this season after narrowly avoiding relegation last term, heading into this weekend unbeaten and are now eyeing up promotion from Level 7.
YOUNG GUNS
Louie Gulley experienced the environment of England U20s’ World Championship triumph up close this summerand now has a burning desire to become an age-grade star. The 19-year-old Exeter Chiefs hooker was part of Mark Mapletoft’s squad but didn’t manage to make an appearance during the tournament.
The Cherry & Whites lay down marker over Lucs
CAMBORNE maintained their lead at the top of the table with a bonus-point win against their nearest challengers in a pulsating game.
A brace from Botterill is key to victory for Esher
A highly entertaining and enthralling contest between two sides fighting at the foot of the table was eventually won by Esher after the lead had changed no less than seven times throughout an absorbing afternoon.
Chiefs in hunt for new investment
TONY Rowe has confirmed the search for new investors into Exeter Chiefs has begun as he looks to safeguard the longterm future of the Premiership club.
McParland keen to shine for England A
NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Archie McParland feels he has returned a better player following a nasty injury that denied him a World Cup winners medal and is now ready to fly into a new opportunity with England A.
Undercard get chance to show their A-game
ENGLAND’S A team today get their first major work-out after being resurrected earlier this year when Australia’s undercard provide the opposition at The Stoop.
England look like a clueless rabble
I WATCHED with a growing sense of bewilderment as England yet again took to the field against Australia looking to all intents and purpose as if they had just been introduced to each other on the coach into Twickenham.
