What has happened in Six Nations 2020 so far? Table, results and more

It should have wrapped up months ago, on the 14th March to be precise, but here we are, coats on, central heating up, leaves turning brown, in the depths of October waiting for a coronation.

Four teams remain in with a chance of winning the title, albeit with varying degrees of optimism, with just a handful of Six Nations fixtures left to play.

It's easy to forget how the tournament played out pre-COVID-19, so RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with how it all panned out ahead of the comeback.

Six Nations recap

England got off to a meek start in the tournament as they were defeated by pre-tournament hot-shots France.

However, since then, Eddie Jones' men have been in dogged form. They recorded a brutal 13-6 victory over Scotland in the rain at Murrayfield before a confident win over Ireland and narrow win over Wales.

The Welsh haven't fared well in terms of 2020 results despite performances warranting more. Their only victory so far has been a 42-0 crushing of Italy, but Wales picked up bonus points against France and England after coming within four and three points of drawing level respectively.

Scotland have plugged away and been rewarded with some nice wins, including a 28-17 victory over France in their last outing.

The Scots are still in the hunt for the crown, but realistically this will come down to England, France and Ireland.

Overall, it's been a tight tournament with few blow-out victories and four matches primed to thrill us, even at an unconventional time of year.

Six Nations fixtures

There are four Six Nations fixtures remaining in the elongated 2020 edition of the tournament, starting with Ireland v Italy.

After they play this weekend, all six teams will go head to head in three matches on a dramatic final day.

For the full list of games, check out our Six Nations fixtures on TV guide.

Six Nations table

The Six Nations table is a delicately poised affair with England in the lead and a final day fixture against Italy coming up.

If England comprehensively defeat Italy, the crown is all-but theirs.

However, if they are held to a non-bonus point win – or even a defeat – France or Ireland remain in with a shout of upsetting the odds.

Should Ireland topple Italy this weekend as expected, they go head to head with France on the final day with both sides knowing they need a convincing win to triumph overall.

Scotland could also theoretically still lift the trophy, but they would require a lot of results to fall their way to stand a chance.

1. England – 13pts (PD: +15)
2. France – 13pts (PD: +13)
3. Scotland – 10pts (PD: +14)
4. Ireland – 9pts (PD: +5) Played one less game
5. Wales – 7pts (PD: +25)
6. Italy – 0pts (PD: -72) Played one less game

Six Nations results

Round 1

Saturday 1st February

Wales 42-0 Italy

Ireland 19-12 Scotland

Sunday 2nd February

France 24-17 England

Round 2

Saturday 8th February

Ireland 24-14 Wales

Scotland 6-13 England

Sunday 9th February

France 35-22 Italy

Round 3

Saturday 22nd February

Italy 0-17 Scotland

Wales 23-27 France

Sunday 23rd February

England 24-12 Ireland

Round 4

Saturday 7th March

England 33-30 Wales

Sunday 8th March

Scotland 28-17 France

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