Six Nations analysis – Ireland impressively show why they are world’s best team

Ireland celebrated a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam and Scotland also enjoyed a tournament to be proud of, but England and Wales were left with more questions than answers six months out from the World Cup.

Here, the PA news agency assesses the quartet’s performances over the last six weeks and looks ahead to their chances at this autumn’s global showpiece in France.

The final standings.#GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/6CVRv49oje

— Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) March 18, 2023