SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP 2003

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That this House congratulates the English and Irish teams in the final game of the Six Nations Championship; notes that England has won their first Six Nations grand slam as well as retaining their Rugby World Cup Sevens title in Hong Kong; pays tribute to an emerging Italian side under their new coach John Kirwan; is concerned at BBC Sport's lust for ratings which has caused serious transportation issues for spectators at the Wales v England and England v Italy games because of their late kick-offs; recommends that next year same day matches should kick-off at 1pm and 3pm; and calls on the Six Nations fixtures for 2004 and subsequent years to be ceded.