Fun Fact

The Nations Championship was not always Six Nations!

The evolution of the Men's Six Nations Championship is well-documented:

• 1883-1909 – Home Nations Championship (4 teams): England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
• 1910-1931 – Five Nations Championship (France joined).
• 1932-1939 – France was excluded, reverting to the Home Nations Championship (4 teams).
• 1947-1999 – Five Nations Championship (France rejoined after WWII).
• 2000-Present – Six Nations Championship (Italy joined, making it six teams).

So, it officially became the Six Nations Championship in 2000 when Italy joined.                    

Did You Know?

Six Nations Championship is underway!

France beat Wales on Jan. 31st (43-0) while Scotland has a match with Italy, and Ireland meets England today, Feb. 1. Ireland won the 2024 tournament - their 16th outright title and sixth in the Six Nations era.

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