Round 4 of the Six Nations 2026 delivered absolute chaos — and on this week’s Maul or Nothing, we break down one of the most extraordinary weekends of Test rugby in years.
🏴Scotland 50 – France
Gregor Townsend’s side ran riot — putting 50 points on France in a statement win that has completely blown open the championship race.
We dive into:
• Ben White vs Antoine Dupont — the scrum-half duel
• Darcy Graham vs Louis Bielle-Biarrey in a brilliant wing battle
• Scotland’s attacking blueprint that dismantled France
• Dupont’s forward pass that summed up the French afternoon
• the Scottish cohesion but France unusually subdued
Plus the controversy…
👀 Oscar Jégou’s alleged eye gouge
A disciplinary hearing looms. We ask:
• Is it worse than Eben Etzebeth’s recent incident?
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🏉 England vs Italy – what on earth is the plan?
England had the ball.
England… kicked it away.
Italy magnificent
We break down:
• England leading the tournament in kicks in play & kick metres
• Ben Earl saying England were “unbelievable for 60 minutes” — are fans being gaslit?
• Maro Itoje’s yellow card — careless or costly?
• Menoncello the best centre in world rugby right now
And the big question:
❓ Should Steve Borthwick still be England coach for the 2027 Rugby World Cup?
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🇮🇪 Ireland vs Wales
Ireland got the job done in Dublin — but this may have been the most encouraging Welsh performance of the championship.
We discuss:
• Jack Crowley as Farrells World Cup 10
• Signs of life in Steve Tandy’s Wales rebuild
• The huge shift in Welsh physicality
• Rhys Carre magic
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🔥 Championship permutations heading into the final round
The title race is wide open.
• France win the title with a bonus-point victory
• Scotland could win their first championship since 1999
• Ireland still alive if results fall their way
We break down every scenario heading into Super Saturday.
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00:27 What a weekend to be aRyan!
06:19 Nord VPN
08:29 Scotland hit 50 vs France!
19:08 Oscar Jegou gouging incident
20:11 DuPont and teammates were rattled
22:26 England's Struggles Continue: Huge win for Italy
37:52 It’s a Warhammer Seg
31:02 The Warhammer Seg has ended! - Italy's Rising Stars
50:59 Ireland vs Wales - A New Welsh Identity
56:52 Predictions and Feelings Ahead of the Matches
58:19 Predictions and Feelings
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