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∙ 13y agothe inaugural Home International Championship, comprising England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales was played in 1883. Then France officially joined in 1910 making it the % Nations however France was suspended from the even between 1931 to 1939 because of the World War 1 Things were again halted until 1947 because of the 2nd world war. Then in 2000 Italy joined the event changing the name to The 6 Nations
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∙ 15y agoThe Five Nations Trophy became the Six Nations Championship following the inclusion of Italy in to the event in 2000.
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Which are the 6 nations?
The Six nations, as in the Six Nations Championship for rugby, are England, France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Wales. The Six nations, as in the Six Nations Championship for rugby, are England, France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Wales.
Who is more popular rugby union?
rugby union is the world cup, the six nations, the european nations cup... rugby union is what people know as rugby. all other forms of rugby are not as popular.
When is the next six nations?
If you are refering to the Six Nations Rugby Championship, then it is an annual event that occurs during February and March each year. The Six Nations Rugby Championship is contested between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
What's the tri nations now called?
The Tri Nations is now known as The Rugby Championship, featuring the national rugby union teams from Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Who won the wooden spoon at the 2011 six nations rugby tournament?
Cameron hutchens
When is the six nations rugby match this Saturday?
The Six Nations started in 2000. England have been playing in it since then. Prior to that was the Five Nations, which started in 1910 and the Home Nations which started in 1883, both of which England were part of.
What six the courntires participate in the rugby union?
If you meant the Six Nations, the answer is England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France and Italy.
When do the 6 nations fixtures for 2014 get published?
The 2014 and 2015 Six Nations Championship rugby fixtures were announced on 16th April 2013.
What is the six nations cup?
A rugby tournament between England, Ireland, wales, Scotland, France and Italy
When did Wales last beat England?
Since the Six Nations Rugby Championship came into being in 2000, Wales have won it twice - in 2005 and 2008. Both times they won it with a 'Grand Slam', which means they were unbeaten in all five of their matches.
What year did Italy win the RUGBY world cup?
Italy join the Six Nations Championship in 2000
Who was englands last captain?
Steve Borthwick is the current England rugby union captain, as of 2010 Six Nations.
