Six Nations Championship 2019

The northern hemisphere’s premier rugby union tournament kicks off, with Ireland – Grand Slam
champions in 2018 – aiming to continue their impressive form


MATCH SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY

1 	France		-	Wales		Stade de France
2 	Scotland	-	Italy		BT Murrayfield
2	Ireland 	-	England		Aviva Stadium
9	Scotland	-	Ireland		BT Murrayfield
9	Italy		-	Wales		Stadio Olimpico
10	England		-	France		Twickenham
23	France		-	Scotland	Stade de France
23	Wales		-	England		Principality Stadium
24	Italy		-	Ireland		Stadio Olimpico

MARCH
9	Scotland	-	Wales		BT Murrayfield
9	England		-	Italy		Twickenham
10	Ireland		-	France		Aviva Stadium
16	Italy		-	France		Stadio Olimpico
16	Wales		-	Ireland		Principality Stadium
16	England		-	Scotland	Twickenham


Ireland suffered only one defeat in 12 Test matches in 2018 – against Australia in Brisbane

Jacob Stockdale, Ireland. Player of the tournament, 2018


SIX NATIONS TITLES	Grand Slam
2000 England
2001 England
2002 France
2003 England
2004 France
2005 Wales
2006 France
2007 France
2008 Wales
2009 Ireland
2010 France
2011 England
2012 Wales
2013 Wales
2014 Ireland
2015 Ireland
2016 England
2017 England
2018 Ireland


Source: IRB 
Picture: Getty Images
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