Five Nations

American

plural noun

a confederacy of Iroquoian Indians: the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca, and, after the 18th century, the Tuscarora.

Five Nations British

plural noun

Also called: Iroquois. (formerly) a confederacy of North American Indian peoples living mainly in and around present-day New York state, consisting of the Cayugas, Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Senecas See also Six Nations

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Scotland's sensational 50-40 win over France at Murrayfield has put them in contention for a first championship since their 1999 triumph in the old Five Nations.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Geoff Wheel: The 32-cap lock helped Wales win three Five Nations titles, including two Grand Slams and a hat-trick of Triple Crowns.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

This meant the French win streak stretched to four games, with England's last victory coming in the 1995 Five Nations.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2024

Later that year, the rugby team got in on the action before their Five Nations opener with England.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2024

In the same way, Deganawidah prophesied, the Five Nations, each weak on its own, would fall into darkness unless they all banded together.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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