This is the premier international rugby competition of the northern hemisphere! Previously the 5 Nations tournament till 2000, it is now contested between the major Rugby unions of England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, France and Italy.

Six Nations games are held in the following stadia:-

• England: Twickenham, London
• France: Stade de France, Saint-Denis (near Paris)
• Ireland: Croke Park, Dublin
• Italy: Stadio Flaminio, Rome
• Scotland: Murrayfield, Edinburgh
• Wales: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Wales are the current champions, having won the competition in 2008 by beating all other teams, thus winning the Grand Slam and Triple Crown.


For travel information for the Six nations countries, go to our Travel pages.