Six Nations Championship

British

noun

rugby Union the annual competition involving national sides representing England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Until the admission of Italy in 2000, it was known as the Five Nations Championship

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Jamie George insists England's slump in the Six Nations Championship is a temporary affair, with the hooker confident the side will bounce back away to Italy.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

When Wales wake up on Sunday morning, bodies aching, emotionally spent, they can at least console themselves with the knowledge they could still win the Six Nations Championship.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2021

The Calcutta Cup is the trophy presented to the winner of the England versus Scotland rugby union match which takes place during the annual Six Nations Championship.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2015

Ireland emerged as the winners of The Six Nations Championship as Ireland, England and Wales all finished on the same number of points.

From Washington Times • Mar. 23, 2015

Toby Flood's recall at No10 should help England spread the ball against Wales in the Six Nations Championship game in Cardiff.

From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2013

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