Wales Emerges Victorious in the Six Nations 2021 Tournament

Next weekend England faces Wales in the Six Nations tournament. We’ve got a lot of England Six Nations tickets available. This time we go back to 2021, when Wales won the Six Nations.

2021 Six Nations tournament

The Wales Six Nations 2021 tournament was a thrilling competition that showcased some of the best rugby talents in Europe. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting the schedule and forcing some changes to the format, Wales emerged as the eventual winners of the tournament, securing their sixth championship title and first since 2013. In this article, we will take a closer look at Wales' journey to victory in the 2021 Six Nations.

Ireland

The tournament started on February 6th, with Wales taking on Ireland in their first match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Welsh side started off on a strong note, with winger Louis Rees-Zammit scoring a try in the opening minutes of the game. Ireland tried to mount a comeback, but Wales' defense held firm, and the home team emerged as 21-16 victors.

Scotland

Next up, Wales faced Scotland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on February 13th. The game was a closely contested affair, with both teams putting up a good fight. However, Wales ultimately emerged as the winners, thanks to a late try from scrum-half Gareth Davies, which secured a 25-24 victory.

England

Wales' third game was against England, their fiercest rivals, at the Principality Stadium on February 27th. The game was a highly anticipated clash, with both sides eager to secure a win. England started off well, taking a 6-0 lead early on, but Wales fought back, with tries from Louis Rees-Zammit and Liam Williams helping them secure a 40-24 victory.

Italy

In their fourth game, Wales faced Italy in Rome on March 13th. This was seen as a must-win game for Wales, as they looked to secure the Six Nations title. The Welsh side dominated the game from start to finish, with tries from Josh Navidi, Josh Adams, Taulupe Faletau, and George North securing a comfortable 48-7 victory.

France

Finally, Wales faced France in Paris on March 20th in what was a winner-takes-all match for the Six Nations title. The French side started off strongly, taking a 10-0 lead early on, but Wales fought back, with tries from Josh Adams and Cory Hill bringing them back into the game. The match went down to the wire, with Wales securing a 32-30 victory, thanks to a late penalty from Callum Sheedy.

Resilience

Wales' Six Nations victory in 2021 was a testament to the team's resilience and determination. Despite facing tough opposition throughout the tournament, the Welsh side managed to secure five consecutive wins and emerge as deserved champions. In particular, the performances of players like Louis Rees-Zammit, Josh Navidi, and Taulupe Faletau were crucial to Wales' success, with these players contributing heavily both in attack and defense.

Overall, the Wales Six Nations 2021 tournament was a thrilling competition that showcased some of the best rugby talents in Europe. Wales' victory was well-deserved, and the team will be looking to build on this success in future tournaments.