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. The current champions are Ireland, who won the 2023 tournament.

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Watch Tipuric moment of magic against England As Justin Tipuric calls time on his international career, watch one of his memorable moments from the 2013 Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'The hardest thing' - Crabb on ACL injury Wales and Gloucester-Hartpury lock Gwen Crabb says rupturing her ACL during the Six Nations is 'hardest thing' she has been through. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
RFU 'distinguished member' banned for racism The Rugby Football Union bans a 'distinguished member' from Twickenham for making a racist comment at England v Wales in the 2022 Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

Ireland women's head coach McWilliams steps down Ireland women's head coach Greg McWilliams has left the role by "mutual consent" says the IRFU after the team's poor Six Nations campaign. BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2023
Mitchell named England women's head coach Former New Zealand men's head coach John Mitchell succeeds Simon Middleton, who stepped down after the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
Packer and Aitchison chosen for Six Nations award England's Marlie Packer and Holly Aitchison are nominated alongside Wales' Sisilia Tuipulotu for the Women's Six Nations Player of the Year. BBC Sport - Published on May 3, 2023

Wales coach Gatland hopes for World Cup healing Wales head coach Warren Gatland hopes the troubled Six Nations campaign can be put to bed as attention turns towards the World Cup in France. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2023
Key questions for future after historic Six Nations The 2023 Women's Six Nations saw record crowds and more contracted players than ever before, but what is next for the sport which continues to evolve? BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2023
Six-try Scotland beat Ireland to finish Six Nations Scotland thrash Ireland 36-10 in the final game of the 2023 Women's Six Nations as they earn back-to-back wins for the first time in 17 years. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2023
Record crowd sees England seal Six Nations Grand Slam England seal a Six Nations Grand Slam in front of a record women's crowd of 58,498 at Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2023

England win women's Six Nations rugby grand slam England have won the woman's Six Nations rugby grand slam after beating France 38-33 at Twickenham. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2023
England and France's best 2023 Six Nations tries Watch some of the best tries from England and France's Women's Six Nations campaign so far, featuring Abby Dow, Caroline Boujard and Claudia MacDonald. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2023
Ireland name unchanged team to face Scotland Greg McWilliams names an unchanged starting team as Ireland look to avoid a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2004 against Scotland on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023	Three key battles in Six Nations Grand Slam decider Victory for either England or France in the Women's Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday could come down to individual brilliance. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023
Wales want to 'finish on a high' - Jones Kelsey Jones says Wales will not be playing for a point when they take on Italy in the Six Nations finale this weekend. BBC Sport - Published on April 25, 2023	'Scotland is must-win to salvage Ireland's season' After a difficult Six Nations campaign for Ireland, it all comes down to a must-win game against Scotland to ensure Tier Two status for the next two years. BBC Sport - Published on April 25, 2023
Wales forward Shingler to end 15-year career Wales and Scarlets back row Aaron Shingler will retire at the end of the season having twice been a Six Nations winner. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2023	Wales make seven changes to face France Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham has made seven changes for Sunday's Six Nations game against France in Grenoble. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2023
Wales lock John to miss rest of Six Nations Lock Natalia John is ruled out for Wales' two remaining Six Nations games with a shoulder injury. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2023	Ireland's youth provide hope through the gloom Former Ireland captain Ciara Griffin says the birth of an underage national side can provide hope for the future despite another disappointing Six Nations result. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2023
'Scoreline does hold concern' - Six Nations talking points BBC Sport reviews round three of the Women's Six Nations, examining the potential for a concerning scoreline plus the lack of self-belief hampering one side. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2023	'We know good things are coming' - Nic A Bháird Ireland hooker Deirbhile Nic A Bháird says the squad "know good things are coming" despite their latest Six Nations defeat to Italy. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2023
Scotland seek first win in 12 away in France Team news, preview and key stats for Sunday's Six Nations match between France and Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023	'Massive attention to detail' to keep England ahead England are focussing on fine details to stay ahead of increasingly professional Six Nations rivals, head coach Simon Middleton says. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023
'We must not let this derail our Six Nations' Fly-half Elinor Snowsill says Wales must not let a heavy defeat to England derail their 2023 Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023	Italy beat Ireland to secure first Six Nations win Italy beat Ireland 24-7 in Parma to secure their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations tournament. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023
Dominant England score nine tries to beat Wales Watch highlights as England remain on track for a fifth successive Six Nations title with a crushing 59-3 win against Wales. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023	Konkel-Roberts back as Scotland make three changes Scotland duo Jade Konkel-Roberts and Lisa Thomson will make their first appearances in this year's Six Nations against Italy on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023
Pick your Wales XV to face England After back-to-back opening Six Nations victories who would you pick for Wales' third game against tournament favourites England in Cardiff? BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2023	Record Wales Women's rugby crowd for England game A sell-out 8,000 crowd will watch the top two sides in this year's Six Nations meet at Cardiff Arms Park on 15 April. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2023
'We've full faith in squad despite heavy losses' Ireland coach Greg McWilliams retains total belief in his squad despite their latest heavy Six Nations defeat by France. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023	Wales echo 2022 with perfect Six Nations start Wales enjoy a perfect Six Nations start, with two bonus-point wins from two against Ireland and Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023
Wales' Tuipulotu out to 'keep family proud' 19-year-old Sisilia Tuipulotu says she's out to keep her family proud as team-mates praise the forward, who was player of the match in Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2023	McWilliams says Ireland can 'front up' with France Greg McWilliams says his Ireland side have the strategies to compete with France despite the heavy opening Six Nations defeat by Wales. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2023
Scotland set for Six Nations showdown with Wales Preview and key stats as Scotland host Wales in Saturday's Women's Six Nations fixture in Edinburgh (17:30 BST). BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2023	Ireland make five changes for France game Ulster back Vicky Irwin's inclusion is among five Ireland changes from the defeat by Wales for Saturday's Six Nations game against France. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2023
Harries returns for Wales trip to Scotland Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham has made one personnel and one positional switch for Saturday's second Six Nations game in Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2023	Dupont wins third Six Nations player award France captain Antoine Dupont is named the Six Nations player of the championship for a third time - and second year in succession. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2023
'It's hard not to wonder how it has come to this' Former captain Ciara Griffin says Ireland's players will be "feeling it physically and mentally" after the opening Six Nations hammering by Wales. BBC Sport - Published on March 28, 2023	France hold off dogged Italy for Six Nations win France hold off a dogged Italy to open their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 22-12 win in Parma. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2023
England score 10 tries in win over Scotland Watch highlights as England secure a 10-try Six Nations win against Scotland in Newcastle. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2023	England beat Scotland in Hunter's last game England captain Sarah Hunter's career comes to an emotional end as the Red Roses secure a 10-try Six Nations win against Scotland in Newcastle. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2023
Ireland will 'do some soul searching' after loss Greg McWilliams says his Ireland side have to "own it, move on and be better" after their heavy 31-5 defeat by Wales in their Six Nations opener in Cardiff. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2023	Wales open with bonus-point win over Ireland Watch highlights as Wales begin their Six Nations campaign in style with a comfortable bonus-point win over Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2023
Wales and Ireland set for Six Nations opener Preview and key stats as Wales host Ireland in Saturday's Women's Six Nations fixture at Cardiff Arms Park (14:15 GMT). BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023	Absence of sevens players 'elephant in the room' Coach Greg McWilliams says Ireland can get a fair reflection of "where we stand" from the Six Nations despite the absence of sevens players. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023
Why women's rugby is booming - and what next Separation from the men's Six Nations and increasing professionalism - BBC Sport looks at why women's rugby is on the up. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023	'Fresh' Scotland can upset England - Nelson Vice-captain Helen Nelson believes a new look Scotland can spring a major surprise and beat England in the opening match of the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2023
McGhie and Grant start on the wings for Scotland Francesca McGhie will debut on the left wing when Scotland open away to England in the Six Nations, with Coreen Grant making a first start on the opposite flank. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2023	McGrath to make Ireland debut in Wales opener Ulster's 18-year-old prop Sadhbh McGrath is named in the Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2023