Six Nations

American

plural noun

the Five Nations of the Iroquois confederacy and the Tuscaroras.

Six Nations British

plural noun

Also called: Iroquois. (in North America) the Indian confederacy of the Cayugas, Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras See also Five Nations

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He also represented England on 118 occasions and helped them win three Six Nations championships.

From BBC

In real life, Greene was a member of the Oneida Nation, part of the Six Nations Reserve in southern Ontario.

From BBC

He was injured against Ireland in the Six Nations in March.

From Barron's

He graduated from Cardiff University's school of medicine 12 years ago and sat his final undergraduate exams in the same week he helped Wales win the Six Nations with a record 30-3 win over England.

From BBC

Rugby union club Racing 92 took action against winger Teddy Thomas by "retaining his ethics bonus for February", external after an incident following a Six Nations match between France and Scotland.

From BBC

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