When did Ireland win the Six Nations?
2009
Ireland won the 2009 Six Nations Championship and Grand Slam, their first Six Nations win since 1985 and their first Grand Slam since 1948.
Who has won the most wooden spoons in 5 nations?
Since then, Ireland has won the wooden spoon 29 times, followed by Scotland on 21, England on 19 and Wales on 16.
Who has won the most five nations?
England and Wales have won the championship the most times (39 titles), but England have won the most outright titles with 29 (28 only for Wales)….Five Nations (1910–1931)
| Year | 1911 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Wales |
| Grand Slam | Wales |
| Triple Crown | Wales |
| Calcutta Cup | England |
Which player has won the most 6 Nations?
Points
| Player Name | Points | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Paterson | 403 | Scotland |
| Greig Laidlaw | 290 | Scotland |
| Gavin Hastings | 288 | Scotland |
| David Humphreys | 270 | Ireland |
Who won the 2013 Six Nations?
Wales
Wales defeated England by an emphatic 30–3, their biggest ever win over England. At half time Wales had just a 9-3 lead, with three penalties to fullback Leigh Halfpenny against one from England’s Owen Farrell.
Who won the 2015 Six Nations?
Ireland
Following a remarkable final round of matches, Ireland were crowned Six Nations Champions for 2015. Ireland clinched the title on points difference, beating England by 6 points and Wales by 10 points. An incredible 221 points were scored on the final day, including 27 tries – a Six Nations record!
Why do they call it a wooden spoon?
The Wooden Spoon is metaphorical prize for the team who finishes last in the Six Nations. As legend would have it, the original practice of handing out ‘Wooden Spoons’ comes from Cambridge University where they were awarded to the student with the lowest mark in the mathematics tripos, during the 19th century.
When was the first Six Nations Rugby Championship played?
The tournament was first played in 1883 as the Home Nations Championship among the four Home Nations — England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. However England was excluded from the 1888 and 1889 tournaments due to their refusal to join the International Rugby Football Board.
Who are the teams in the 2016 Six Nations?
The 2016 Six Nations Championship, known as the 2016 RBS 6 Nations due to the tournament’s sponsorship by The Royal Bank of Scotland, was the 17th series of the Six Nations Championship, the annual northern hemisphere rugby union championship. It was contested by England, France, defending champions Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
How many times has England won the Six Nations Championship?
With the addition of France, this became the Five Nations Championship (1910–31 and 1947–99), which in turn became the Six Nations Championship with the addition of Italy. Wales have won the championship the most times, with 40 titles (28 outright, 12 shared). England have won the most outright titles with 29 titles.
When do the new Six Nations fixtures come out?
The eagerly-awaited 2022 Guinness Six Nations fixtures have been announced with Wales set to open their title defence against Ireland on 5 February.