2019 Six Nations Championship in Review

Return to the 2019 Six Nations Championship at RugbyPass. Our rugby gurus have looked back at the Six Nations scores from 2019, recapping how Wales won their first title since 2013 and their first Grand Slam since 2012. 

Searching for a thorough review of the Six Nations 2019? You’ll find all of the round-by-round highlights, stats and more right here on this page.

2019 Six Nations Stats: Who Won the Six Nations 2019?

Six Nations 2019 Winner: Wales

The 2019 Six Nations saw Wales celebrate their first Championship win in six years – they won their last title in 2013. In addition to securing their 27th outright title, Wales also claimed their 12th Grand Slam – their first since 2012 – and their 21st Triple Crown.

This was the 20th annual Six Nations and the 125th edition of the Championship. The tournament kicked off on 1 February and Super Saturday was held on 16 March 2019. 

Additionally, this Championship set several records. This includes the highest-scoring draw in the history of international rugby (England vs Scotland, round five) and the largest comeback in Six Nations history (Wales vs France, round one).

In terms of the top players, England and Wales rose to the top of the Six Nations standings in 2019. Owen Farrell scored the most points with 59 and Jonny May was the Six Nations top try scorer of 2019 with six tries. However, it was Wales centurion, Alun Wyn Jones, who was named as the 2019 Six Nations Player of the Tournament. 

Round One Review

Match one: France 19-24 Wales (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
Match two: Scotland 33-20 Italy (Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh)
Match three: Ireland 20-32 England (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)

The Six Nations 2019 began with a historic result. After finishing the first half with a 16-0 deficit, a resurgent Wales delivered an astonishing feat. They pulled off a 24-19 victory and produced the biggest Six Nations comeback of all time.

Next, Blair Kinghorn scored Scotland’s first Six Nations hat trick since 1989. The match ended with Scotland celebrating their fourth successive win against Italy, but it wasn’t all bad for the Italian side. Leonardo Ghiraldini earned his 100th cap and Sergio Parisse made his 66th appearance in the Six Nations (the most by any player in the history of the Six Nations). 

The third clash delivered disappointment for Ireland, whose 32-20 loss ended their at-home winning streak; Ireland won 12 successive games between 2016 and 2019. Conversely, this was England’s first Aviva Stadium win since 2013 and their first Millennium Trophy since 2016.

Round Two Review

Match one: Scotland 13-22 Ireland (Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh)
Match two: Italy 15-26 Wales (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)
Match three: England 44-8 France (Twickenham Stadium, London)

The second round of the 2019 Six Nations opened with Scotland’s 22-13 defeat. Ireland’s nine-point win handed Scotland their worst loss since the 2015 Championship, as well as their first at-home Six Nations loss since 2016.

During the next match, Wales overpowered Italy 26-15. This result secured their 11th successive victory and equalled their consecutive winning record. The last time Wales achieved this feat was between 1907 and 1910, when they won 11 consecutive tests in a row.

The final game of round two was England v France – Six Nations 2019’s most-talked about match. It was a spectacular result for England and a devastating defeat for France. For England, Jonny May’s hat trick was instrumental in securing England’s biggest ever victory over Les Bleus. For France, this was their largest loss against any Six Nations side.

Round Three Review

Match one: France 27-10 Scotland (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
Match two: Wales 21-13 England (Millennium Stadium, Cardiff)
Match three: Italy 16-26 Ireland (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)

Les Bleus regained their footing during the first match of round three. France’s 27-10 result secured their first win of the 2019 Six Nations and bagged their first Auld Alliance Trophy.

Next, Wales got one step closer to their Grand Slam victory. The Welsh side set a new record with 12 consecutive wins and beat England for the first time since the 2015 Rugby World Cup – this was also Wales’ first Six Nations victory over England since 2013.

The third round closed with Ireland’s 26-16 win against Italy. This thrilling clash showcased the resilience of the Irish squad, who revived their Championship hopes after a half-time deficit. 

Round Four Review

Match one: Scotland 11-18 Wales (Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh)
Match two: England 57-14 Italy (Twickenham Stadium, London)
Match three: Ireland 26-14 France (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)

Welsh fans rejoiced during round four of the 2019 Six Nations. Firstly, Wales’ 18-11 win over Scotland moved them one step closer to the Grand Slam. Secondly, this win continued Wales’ best winning streak of all time – now at 13.

The second match illustrated England’s prowess. The English side scored eight tries, which included braces from Manu Tuilagi and Brad Shields. With just one round left, England entered Super Saturday with renewed hope. 

Meanwhile, France were dealt their third defeat of the tournament: a 26-14 loss against Ireland. In contrast, Ireland’s win kept them in contention; the final result hinged on Wales’ performance in round five..

Round Five Review

Match one: Italy 14-25 France (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)
Match two: Wales 25-7 Ireland (Millennium Stadium, Cardiff)
Match three: England 38-38 Scotland (Twickenham Stadium, London)

Super Saturday began with France and Italy. Les Bleus emerged victorious 25-14 and moved up the Six Nations league table for 2019. This result put them in fourth place, just above Scotland. 

Next up: Wales’ Grand Slam win. They faced Ireland at home and beat the emerald squad 25-7. This sealed their 12th Grand Slam and surpassed their successive winning record. Wales had now proved their formidability by winning 14 back-to-back tests.

The final game of Super Saturday was a bitter battle between England and Scotland. Although the title had been claimed, it didn’t stop these rivals from delivering the most dramatic match of the tournament. 

The first half saw England run in four tries but Scotland retaliated with force. From being 31-0 down, the Scottish side produced one of the most spectacular recoveries in rugby history. In fact, it forced England to concede a Six Nations try bonus point for the first time.

The match ended 38-38 and set the record for the biggest recovery in a drawn game. Meanwhile, the jubilant Scots retained the Calcutta Cup for the first time since 1984.

Six Nations Table 2019

Here is the Six Nations results table 2019:

Wales reached the top of the Six Nations leaderboard in 2019. The tournament culminated in Wales’ 27th outright win, 12th Grand Slam and 21st Triple Crown. However, although it was their first title since 2013, two other teams stole their limelight: France and Scotland. 

Although they failed to top the Six Nations 2019 points table, their matches were some of the highlights of the tournament. The second-round England v France game was Les Bleus’ worst ever performance against a Six Nations side. Finally, the Championship closed with England v Scotland, which saw the resurgent Scots deliver a record-worthy performance.