Six Nations Championship

The Six Nations Championship is an annual international rugby union competition featuring six European teams: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. The tournament typically takes place over several weeks, usually in February and March, and follows a round-robin format, where each team competes against all the others. Points are awarded for match outcomes, with teams striving for the championship title. The tournament is one of the premier events in the rugby union calendar and has historical significance, having evolved from earlier contests, with the first edition of the current format occurring in 2000 when Italy joined the five existing teams. The championship is celebrated for its fierce rivalries, tradition, and the high level of competition among established teams in European rugby.