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2027 · Build-upAnnual international championship

Europe's Greatest Rugby Championship

SIX NATIONS

The Six Nations Championship is the premier annual international rugby union competition featuring England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Dating back to 1883, it is the oldest international rugby championship in the world.

Founded

1883

Teams

6

Matches

15

Current Champions

France

Database schedule

2027 Fixtures

15 fixtures

Automatically calculated

2027 Standings

Build-up

Win 4 · Draw 2 · Four-try bonus 1 · Losing bonus within seven points 1 · Grand Slam bonus 3. Teams are separated by points difference, then tries scored.

Championship leaders

Tournament records

Most Triple Crowns

England

26

Most Calcutta Cups

England

83

Most Grand Slams

England

13

Most Wooden Spoons

Ireland

25 overall

Most Six Nations Wooden Spoons

Italy

18

Current Triple Crown

Ireland

2026

The championship roll of honour

All-time titles

Championship honours

Rivalry Trophies

Rugby One Tournament Archive →

Home Nation that beats the other three Home Nations

Triple Crown

One of rugby’s oldest honours. Won only when England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales defeats all three of the other Home Nations in the same Championship.

HolderIreland
Most winsEngland • 26

Winner of England vs Scotland

Calcutta Cup

The oldest and most famous rivalry trophy in the Championship, contested every year by England and Scotland.

HolderScotland
Most winsEngland • 83

Winner of England vs Ireland

Millennium Trophy

The annual rivalry trophy between England and Ireland, introduced during the Five Nations era.

HolderIreland
Most winsEngland

Winner of Ireland vs Scotland

Centenary Quaich

Contested between Ireland and Scotland, named after the traditional Scottish drinking vessel.

HolderIreland
Most winsIreland

Winner of France vs Italy

Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy

The Franco-Italian rivalry trophy, named after Giuseppe Garibaldi, who played a role in both French and Italian history.

HolderFrance
Most winsFrance

Winner of France vs Scotland

Auld Alliance Trophy

Created to honour French and Scottish rugby players who died during World War I.

HolderScotland
Most winsFrance & Scotland