Six Nations Championship

Annual international rugby union competition

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The Six Nations Championship is an annual international men's rugby union competition between the teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. It is also the oldest sports tournament ever between Home Nations. The championship holders are Ireland, who won the 2024 tournament.

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Ireland 'hard on themselves' after losses - Ringrose Ireland centre Garry Ringrose says the Six Nations winners have been "putting it all out there" in the aftermath of Saturday's defeat by South Africa. BBC Sport - Published 4 days ago
Six Nations considers 'Super Saturday' schedule change Six Nations bosses are considering a radical scheduling change which would have a "Super Saturday" take place every weekend of the men’s Championship. BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago
SA's Erasmus is a 'mastermind' - Ireland wing Nash Ireland winger Calvin Nash praises South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus prior to the Six Nations champions beginning a two-Test series against the World Cup winners on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

'Farrell absence a chance to test new coach in 2025' Andy Farrell's sabbatical in 2025 will give Ireland the chance to test a coach in the "highest pressure environment in the Six Nations" says the IRFU. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2024
Champions England have moved to 'another level' Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says England’s Six Nations campaign was “terrific” as they have taken the game to “another level". BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2024
How can teams challenge Grand Slam winners England? England scored 270 points and conceded just 41 in one of the most dominant Six Nations campaigns in recent years, so how do the remaining nations close the gap? BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2024

Grand Slam winners England keep 'building' in bid 'to stay the best' With a fifth dominant victory in this year's Six Nations, England picked up another "well-deserved" Grand Slam but are determined to get better. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2024
Wassell back as Scotland chase third place against Ireland Scotland make three changes for their final Six Nations match away to Ireland as they chase a best finish since 2005. BBC Sport - Published on April 25, 2024
Monaghan set for Ireland return against Scotland Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan is poised to return in Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2024
Ireland to face All Blacks in Autumn Nations Series Six Nations champions Ireland will face New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia in the Autumn Nations Series in November. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2024

Ireland's autumn Tests details confirmed Six Nations champions Ireland will host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia in the Autumn Nations Series in November. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2024
France condemn Wales to another Six Nations defeat Grand Slam-chasing France run in six tries to condemn Wales to another defeat in the Women's Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2024
Underdogs Wales 'ready to rip into France' Full-back Kayleigh Powell says winless Wales are ready to right their wrongs as they take on France in the Six Nations on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2024	Scotland make four changes for trip to Italy Rhona Lloyd will win her 50th Scotland cap against Italy as fellow winger Francesca McGhie returns to the Six Nations starting line-up. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2024
Wales captain Jones urges fans to 'stick with us' After a humbling Six Nations defeat to Ireland, Wales captain Hannah Jones asks fans to stick with them through the highs and lows. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2024	England's dominance 'frustrating' for Six Nations England's crushing 46-0 away win over Scotland is frustrating for the "integrity" of the Women's Six Nations, says Maggie Alphonsi. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2024
Ireland 'will keep feet on the ground' after win Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side will remain grounded after securing their first win of the 2024 Six Nations by beating Wales in Cork. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2024