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The Breakdown’s season review: Ireland and La Rochelle take charge

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1 Leinster 26 La Rochelle 27, Aviva Stadium. Hard to beat for intensity and quality. 2 Ireland 32 France 19, Aviva Stadium.

The greatest Six Nations game? The first 40 minutes were particularly epic. 3 Exeter 33 Montpellier 33 (aet), Sandy Park.

Ridiculous, see-sawing drama. 1 England v France: Women’s Six Nations, Twickenham. A world-record attendance for a women’s rugby match – 58,498.

Only 3,500 more fans attended the men’s Premiership final later the same month. 2 Wales v England: Women’s Six Nations, Cardiff Arms Park.

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