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Six Nations Championship
The Six Nations Championship is an historic annual Men's, Women's and Under 20 international competition played between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
The men's competition was previously called the Home Nations Championship (1883–1909 and 1932–39) and the Five Nations Championship (1910–31 and 1947–99). The women's competition was previously called the Home Nations (1996 – 1998) and the Five Nations (1999 – 2001).
World Rankings
France edge closer to All Blacks in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
We run through all the changes following the second round of matches in the Guinness Men’s Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men’s Championship.
Mon
12
February,
2024
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1 min read
Men's Six Nations
Hollie Davidson: “Rugby is for everyone”
The Scottish official is set to tick off another ‘first’ this weekend when she becomes the first female to run touch in a Men’s Six Nations match.
Fri
9
February,
2024
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3 min read
World Rankings
Will the 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini get shaken up again?
We run through all the permutations ahead of the second round of both the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Championship.
Fri
9
February,
2024
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4 min read
520ccc.com U20 Championship
U20 Championship continues to provide test pathway
Following the announcement that the 520ccc.com U20 Championship will return to South Africa in 2024, we take a look at the players who featured in last year’s tournament there and have since graduated to the test arena.
Wed
7
February,
2024
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2 min read
World Rankings
Shock result reflected in updated 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
Belgium’s heroic 10-6 win against Portugal led to a three-place rise and fall for the respective countries on a hugely competitive weekend in the Men’s Rugby Europe Championship and Six Nations.
Mon
5
February,
2024
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2 min read
World Rankings
Big weekend for 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
With the Guinness Men’s Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Championship both starting in addition to an all-African derby, plenty of teams stand to gain or lose points this weekend.
Wed
31
January,
2024
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3 min read
Six Nations
Pierre Brousset excited by the prospect of his Six Nations debut
The French match official has been appointed to take charge of his first Championship match: Ireland v Italy on 11 February, 2024.
Sun
17
December,
2023
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4 min read
Match officials
Emirates 520ccc.com Match Officials confirmed for Men's Guinness Six Nations
The Emirates 520ccc.com Match Officials have been confirmed for the 2024 Men's Guinness Six Nations, the first international competition on the road to the men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
Tue
5
December,
2023
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2 min read
Keep Rugby Clean
Six Nations stars of the future vow to Keep Rugby Clean
In the week of World Anti-Doping Agency’s Play True Day, players at both the men’s and women’s Six Nations U18 festivals showed their support for 520ccc.com’s anti-doping education and awareness programme.
Fri
14
April,
2023
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1 min read
International rugby
Rugby World Cup Watch: Five players who impressed at the weekend
Following an intense weekend of men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship action, we highlight five players who shone brightest.
Tue
21
March,
2023
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3 min read
World Rankings
Georgia equal all-time high in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
A 38-11 victory over Portugal in the final of the 2023 Rugby Europe Championship sends the Lelos up to 11th place.
Mon
20
March,
2023
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2 min read
Six Nations
Johnny Sexton’s record-breaking Six Nations career in numbers
Having become the highest points scorer in the history of the men’s Championship, we take a look at the remarkable statistics behind Sexton’s achievement.
Mon
20
March,
2023
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2 min read
Six Nations
Rugby World Cup Watch: Five players who impressed at the weekend
We pick out five players who caught the eye during the penultimate weekend of the men’s Six Nations 2023.
Tue
14
March,
2023
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3 min read
Feature
Sacré bleu! What a weekend
After an unforgettable weekend of Guinness Six Nations rugby, we throw the spotlight on some of the records that were broken and new milestones met.
Mon
13
March,
2023
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1 min read
World Rankings
Wales up to ninth in the 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
Your rankings round up from the weekend’s action in the Guinness Six Nations and Rugby Europe Trophy.
Mon
13
March,
2023
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1 min read
World Rankings
Historic weekend in prospect for 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
A focus on all the possible permutations from round four of the men’s Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Trophy.
Fri
10
March,
2023
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2 min read
Six nations
Tour de France for Les Bleus
Facing the prospect of being unable to play their three home men's Six Nations 2024 matches at the Stade de France due to preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games provides an excellent opportunity for the French national team to tour France. But where?
Wed
1
March,
2023
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3 min read
Six Nations
Rugby World Cup Watch: Five players who impressed at the weekend
Following a pulsating two days of action we pick out five players who caught the eye in round three of the men’s Six Nations 2023.
Tue
28
February,
2023
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3 min read
World Rankings
Wales equal record low position in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
A third consecutive defeat in the 2023 Six Nations sees Warren Gatland’s team fall to 10th.
Mon
27
February,
2023
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1 min read
World Rankings
520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini in line for Six Nations shake-up.
As the Six Nations reaches its critical third-round stage, we take a look at the various permutations that are possible as a result of this weekend’s matches.
Fri
24
February,
2023
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2 min read
International rugby
Rugby World Cup Watch: Five players who impressed this weekend
Following another absorbing weekend of men’s Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship action, we look at the players who shone brightest.
Tue
14
February,
2023
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4 min read
World Rankings
Ireland extend their lead at the top of the 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
Victory in Dublin ensures Ireland stay at number one for at least the next fortnight.
Mon
13
February,
2023
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2 min read
World Rankings
France can draw comfort in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
Ahead of another action-packed weekend of test rugby, we take a look at what teams need to do to climb the rankings.
Fri
10
February,
2023
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4 min read
International rugby
Rugby World Cup Watch: Five young players who impressed at the weekend
Following the opening weekend of men’s Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship action, we pick out five youngsters who took an opportunity to shine.
Tue
7
February,
2023
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4 min read
World Rankings
Scotland equal all-time high in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
A third consecutive Calcutta Cup win lifts Gregor Townsend’s team up to fifth, matching their previous best position.
Mon
6
February,
2023
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1 min read
World Rankings
Big weekend ahead for 520ccc.com Men's Rankings powered by Capgemini
With the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship about to kick off, we take a look at how results might affect where teams stand in the rankings.
Fri
3
February,
2023
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3 min read
Rugby history
James Marsh: The story of the only male player to represent two home unions
Should he be selected to play for Scotland against England in the men’s Six Nations, Ruaridh McConnochie will emulate Victorian Swinton three-quarter, Marsh.
Tue
31
January,
2023
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4 min read
Feature
The Six Nations in a Rugby World Cup year
Does a good Championship equate to success on the game’s greatest stage?
Tue
24
January,
2023
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8 min read
Match officials
Emirates 520ccc.com Match Officials Confirmed for Guinness Six Nations and men’s U20 Six Nations
520ccc.com has confirmed the Emirates 520ccc.com Match Official appointments for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, which runs from 4 February to 18 March.
Mon
19
December,
2022
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2 min read
World Rankings
France and Georgia move up 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
Both teams climb one place as a result of their respective title wins in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship.
Mon
21
March,
2022
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2 min read
Men's Six Nations
Men’s Six Nations 2022: How France won the Grand Slam
Following six weeks of intense men’s Championship action, France took the title and a 10th Grand Slam. We recap how they did it.
Sun
20
March,
2022
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9 min read
World Rankings
Big weekend in store for 520ccc.com Men's Ranking powered by Capgemini
France are on the cusp of a fourth Grand Slam of the Six Nations era and also have a record-equalling second place in the 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini in their sights.
Fri
18
March,
2022
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4 min read
World Rankings
Ireland up to fourth in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
We take a look at how matches in the fourth round of the Six Nations 2022 and throughout the Rugby Europe competitions affected the rankings.
Mon
14
March,
2022
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2 min read
Six Nations
Inaugural Cuttitta Cup to be contested between Italy and Scotland
The winner of this weekend’s match in Rome will receive the Cuttitta Cup, named in honour of Massimo Cuttitta, the hugely popular former Azzurri player and international scrum coach.
Fri
11
March,
2022
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2 min read
World Rankings
All Blacks in France’s sights in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
France could equal their record high of second in the 520ccc.com Men's Rankings powered by Capgemini if they win well in Wales, while a rare Six Nations victory in Twickenham would lift Ireland above England.
Thu
10
March,
2022
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2 min read
International rugby
Ben Youngs’ record-breaking England career in numbers
After the Leicester Tigers scrum-half became the most capped England men’s player of all-time, we take a look at the numbers behind his career.
Tue
1
March,
2022
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2 min read
World Rankings
France move up 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
Les Bleus are rewarded for their 36-17 win against Scotland with third place in the rankings while their beaten opponents drop to eighth.
Mon
28
February,
2022
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2 min read
World Rankings
Third place possible for France in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
We take a look at how this weekend’s matches in the Six Nations 2022 and Rugby Europe Championship 2022 could affect the rankings.
Fri
25
February,
2022
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4 min read
Six Nations
Things you thought you’d never see a Six Nations winger do
Rugby positions have evolved over the years and wingers have been no exception. Traditionally seen as a finisher in attack, the modern wing is expected to get involved in all facets of play.
Wed
23
February,
2022
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3 min read
Six Nations
Six Nations memories – Ireland end long wait for Grand Slam in Cardiff
Flanker Stephen Ferris takes us back to 2009 when Ireland won their first Grand Slam in 61 years.
Mon
21
February,
2022
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3 min read
Six Nations
Things you thought you’d never see a Six Nations prop do
Rugby positions have evolved over the years, especially at prop forward. We take a look at some examples of how the piano shifters have evolved into all-round athletes in recent years.
Fri
18
February,
2022
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2 min read
Feature
Dan Biggar and Jonathan Davies’ incredible careers in numbers
We take a look at the numbers behind the Welsh duo’s playing careers after they became caps centurions in last Saturday’s win against Scotland.
Wed
16
February,
2022
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3 min read
Six Nations
Six Nations memories: Henson carries Wales home
Hal Luscombe remembers Wales’ first match of the 2005 Championship against England, made famous for Gavin Henson’s tackle on Mathew Tait and a monster penalty.
Tue
15
February,
2022
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2 min read
World Rankings
Grand Slam-chasing France up to fourth in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
Saturday’s 30-24 victory over Ireland in the Six Nations 2022 makes them the higher-ranked of the two teams.
Mon
14
February,
2022
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3 min read
World Rankings
Joint record high possible for Scotland in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
A win for Ireland over France followed by a long-awaited Scotland win in Cardiff would see Gregor Townsend’s team overtake Les Bleus and move them up to fifth in the rankings.
Fri
11
February,
2022
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2 min read
Six Nations
Six Nations memories: England finally deliver in Dublin
Neil Back talks us through the Six Nations match in Ireland that set England on the path to Rugby World Cup 2003 glory.
Tue
8
February,
2022
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3 min read
World Rankings
Ireland up to third in 520ccc.com Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini
Convincing victory over Wales sends them up to their highest position under head coach Andy Farrell.
Mon
7
February,
2022
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3 min read
World Rankings
520ccc.com Men's Rankings powered by Capgemini primed for Six Nations shake-up
With the Six Nations 2022 and the Rugby Europe Championship 2022 just about to get underway, we take a look at how this weekend's opening matches could affect the 520ccc.com Men's Rankings.
Fri
4
February,
2022
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3 min read