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Tuesday, 30 July, 2002, 16:11 GMT 17:11 UK
Six Nations - 2000 reviewEngland claimed the inaugural Six Nations Championship but old enemies Scotland grabbed most of the headlines. 
Scots destroyed in Italian debutDiego Dominguez kicks 29 points as Italy mark their Six Nations debut with a victory over defending champions Scotland.
England off to record startEngland romp to their best ever win over Ireland as a stunning display of running rugby gives them a 50-18 success at Twickenham.
Wales thrashed in Cardiff
France continue their international revival with a convincing 36-3 Six Nations victory over Wales in Cardiff.
England triumph in Paris
England are favourites to lift the Six Nations trophy after defeating France in an epic encounter in Paris for the first time in six years.
Welsh record-breakers stroll home
Neil Jenkins breaks two more international rugby records, and Scott Quinnell makes his own mark as Wales thrash Italy 47-16.
Record win for rampant Irish
Ireland record their biggest ever victory over Scotland, consigning the defending Six Nations Champions to their second straight defeat.
Scottish errors punished by French
Two tries from Olivier Magne end Scotland's hopes of a first Six Nations win as France win 28-16 at Murrayfield.
Rampant England batter Welsh
England continue their march towards the Six Nations trophy with a mammoth five-try victory over Wales at Twickenham.
Record-breaking O'Gara sinks Italy
Ronan O'Gara kicks 30 points as Ireland follow their record victory over the Scots with a further thumping of Six Nations newcomers Italy.
Healey hat-trick sparks Roman romp
Austin Healey claims a hat-trick of tries as England beat Italy 59-12 to take another step towards an historic Grand Slam.
Williams double rocks Scots
Winger Shane Williams scored two sensational tries as Wales consigned Scotland to their fourth straight Six Nations defeat.
O'Driscoll treble seals historic win
Ireland claim a prize Six Nations scalp, defeating France for the first time in 17 years, thanks to a hat-trick of tries from Brian O'Driscoll.
Gallant Italy edged out in Paris
A hugely spirited first-half performance by Italy is not enough to prevent Six Nations defeat by France in Paris, in a match that saw nine tries.
Wales triumph over fighting Irish
Wales produce a narrow victory over Ireland at Lansdowne Road to hand England the Six Nations Championship.
Brave Scots defeat England
Four penalties, a try and a conversion from Scottish fly-half Duncan Hodge denies England the Grand Slam at Murrayfield.
Six Nations 2000: In audio
The full story of how the Six Nations campaign was won last time around - all the BBC radio match reports. |
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