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Ireland crowned Six Nations champs as Wales hit rock bottom
Ireland's Peter O'Mahony lifts the Six Nations trophy after the match at the Lansdowne Road, Dublin, March 16, 2024

WALES 21-24 ITALY
By David Nicholson
at the Millennium Stadium

IRELAND were crowned Six Nations champions for the second season in succession at the weekend, while Wales hit rock bottom as they lost to Italy.

Wales duly collected the Wooden Spoon after losing every game and finishing bottom for the first time since 2003.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland offered his resignation to Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney, who declined the offer.

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