2007 Six Nations Championship
Six Nations 2007 was the eighth edition of the annual rugby union Six Nations tournament. On five weekends between 3 February and 17 March 2007 15 games were held. France won the tournament, thanks to a better points ratio, while Ireland with victories managed the Triple Crown on all UK teams.
- 4.1 Most scored tests
- 4.2 Most points scored
Tournament
Prior to the tournament, Ireland was considered a favorite for the Grand Slam. However, the Irish lost 17:20 against France. This game was the extent of historical significance as it was the first ever to statffand at Croke Park in Dublin. Prior to 2005, was, according to the statutes of the Gaelic Athletic Association, the owner of the stadium, where the pursuit of "foreign" sports prohibited. This includes your Rugby Union also fell rugby league and soccer. Ireland won against England, which in turn beat France.
In the third round Italy, taking part in the tournament since 2000, won with 37:17 against Scotland and managed so that the first-ever away win in Six Nations. The 13:43 - defeat of the English against Ireland at Croke Park was again the worst result in the entire tournament history, both in the points obtained as well as the points difference. The Italians were able in the fourth round for the first time ever, a second victory in the course of the same tournament. They won in Rome with 23:20 against Wales.
Before the last round had four teams the chance to win the tournament: France, Ireland, England and Italy. The French secured the tournament victory when they scored a try in injury time and thus took out against Scotland the necessary difference of 24 points. Without this last successful play Ireland would have won the tournament.