Six Nations Championship
Annual international rugby union competition
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The Men's Six Nations Championship is an annual international 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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Wales to play under closed roof for next two yearsWales will play all their international fixtures at the Principality Stadium with the roof closed for the next two years after a change of Six Nations protocol.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Absolutely no doubt' - Humphreys backs EasterbyIRFU performance director David Humphreys has "absolutely no doubt" about Simon Easterby as he prepares to lead Ireland in this year's Six Nations in Andy Farrell's absence.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ireland duo Sheehan and Lowe set for Leinster return this weekFit-again Dan Sheehan and James Lowe are set to return to action for Leinster this week before linking up with Ireland's Six Nations squad.BBC Sport - Published | |
Scotland's Tuipulotu ruled out of Six NationsScotland captain Sione Tuipulotu is ruled out of the Six Nations after he picked up an injury training with Glasgow Warriors.BBC Sport - Published | |
Tuipulotu Six Nations injury concern for ScotlandScotland captain Sione Tuipulotu's participation in the Six Nations has been cast into doubt after her was injured in training with Glasgow Warriors.BBC Sport - Published | |
Scotland captain Tuipulotu in Six Nations injury scareScotland captain Sione Tuipulotu's participation in the Six Nations has been cast into doubt after her was injured in training with Glasgow Warriors.BBC Sport - Published | |
Dyer backed to show 'superpowers' after Wales omissionDragons head coach Filo Tiatia backs Wales wing Rio Dyer to show his superpowers after his Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
Stoic Borthwick aims for Six Nations sweepEngland coach Steve Borthwick says the RFU have set him no specific targets for the forthcoming Six Nations campaign, but he wants to wine every game.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ulster's McNabney handed 'huge opportunity' - FerrisFormer Ireland and Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris says James McNabney has to relish the opportunity after his selection as a development player in Ireland's Six Nations squad.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winnett to 'reflect' on Six Nations omissionWales full-back Cameron Winnett will use his Six Nations omission to reflect on his "stratospheric" start to his career, says Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt.BBC Sport - Published | |
Do Scotland dare to dream of Six Nations success?Scotland have two home games to start the Six Nations, a relatively clean bill of health, plus class, nous and physicality. Do they dare to dream?BBC Sport - Published | |
Lucky inclusions, harsh omissions & weak point: Scotland squad verdictScotland have two home games to start the Six Nations, a relatively clean bill of health, plus class, nous and physicality. Do they dare to dream?BBC Sport - Published | |
Talking points from Easterby's first Ireland squadBBC Sport NI looks at some of the talking points from Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby's Six Nations squad.BBC Sport - Published | Faletau faces Six Nations injury fitness battleTaulupe Faletau is "touch and go" to be fit for the start of the Six Nations as he recovers from a knee injury.BBC Sport - Published |
France pick second-tier centre Nene as Wales opener loomsNoah Nene, who plays for second-tier side Dax, is a surprise inclusion in France's 42-strong squad for the Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Uncapped Boyle named in Ireland's Six Nations squadUncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle is included in Ireland's Six Nations squad, replacing the suspended Tom O'Toole.BBC Sport - Published |
Saracens' Burke in Scotland's Six Nations squadSaracens' New Zealand-born stand-off Fergus Burke is named in Scotland's squad for the 2025 Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Itoje replaces George as England's Six Nations captainMaro Itoje is promoted to England captain for the Six Nations, replacing Saracens team-mate Jamie George in the role.BBC Sport - Published |
Wales can win the 2025 Six Nations - GatlandDespite losing a record 12 successive internationals and finishing bottom in 2024, head coach Warren Gatland says Wales can defy the odds and win the 2025 Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | What could Ireland's Six Nations squad look like?As interim head coach Simon Easterby prepares to announce his Ireland squad on Wednesday, BBC Sport NI looks at his options ahead of the Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published |
Gatland expects coach change if losing streak goes onWales head coach Warren Gatland says he expects change to be made after the Six Nations if his side continue their record losing streak.BBC Sport - Published |