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

Gloucester number eight Zach Mercer says he is "done" with England for now after missing out on selection for the forthcoming Six Nations Championship.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2024

Hello everyone and welcome to our coverage of Ireland vs Italy in Dublin, the first match of the restarted 2020 Six Nations Championship.

From The Guardian • Oct. 24, 2020

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

New Zealand-born Gareth Anscombe has been included in the Wales squad for the 2015 Six Nations Championship.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2015

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