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The good and the bad from the Six Nations: Best player, breakout star and most ridiculous moment

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien go through the highs and the lows from the 2026 Six Nations.

MCCLOSKEY TO SUCCESS: Stuart McCloskey with his son Arlo and the Triple Crown trophy. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 - 10:30

Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien

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