Six Nations Week Two Latest: Ireland thrash Italy in Dublin, England beat Wales and calls for ‘Dupont Law’ to be changed

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We flew past week two of the rugby action as The Six Nations continues to produce fierce rivalry and world class performances.  We take a look at the biggest talking points from the second weekend as the possible grand slam champions could be emerging and a call for the ‘DuPont Law’ to be changed.

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00:00 The 2024 Six Nations has continued to produce some top-class rugby action.

00:07 Ireland are thriving at this tournament as they storm past Italy in Dublin.

00:12 And equally as impressive as the 36 points scored against the Azzurri was no points conceded.

00:17 The first time Ireland have kept a clean sheet at the tournament since 1987,

00:22 with star man Jack Crowley drawing parallels to Johnny Sexton for the Irish attack.

00:28 There were wins for England over Wales and France over Scotland.

00:33 But taking the weekend's headlines, a loophole in the sports laws,

00:37 led to a tedious kicking exchange that frustrated spectators.

00:42 Known as the Dupont Law, where players can stand in an offside position from a kick

00:47 and will be played on sign as soon as the opposing player uses the ball.

00:51 Former Scotland international Johnny Beatty said,

00:54 "There needs to be a rule change. It's boring for fans to watch."

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