sentences:  Ireland responded well to this defeat, winning against eventual champions England 2–1 in a tough game at Windsor Park.Wales and Scotland played out a scoreless draw in their match, leaving Wales on top of the table temporarily and Scotland flagging.The Scots recovered in their match against Ireland with a 2–1 victory away in Dublin (which featured a riot among supporters after the final whistle) before England recovered after a faltering start to win a gripping match against Wales 4–3 in Bristol.