Who won the 6 Nations 2015?
Who won the 6 Nations 2015?
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!
Who won the 6 Nations 2014?
This was their first championship since 2009, and the 12th title they have won, including predecessor championships….
| 2014 Six Nations Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries | England France Ireland Italy Scotland Wales |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Champions | Ireland (12th title) |
| Triple Crown | England (24th title) |
Who won the Six Nations 2016?
England
England won the Championship on 13 March with a game to play, winning their first Championship since 2011. On 19 March, they earned the Grand Slam for the 13th time, their first since 2003.
Who won the Six Nations 2013?
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.
Has Italy ever won a Six Nations game?
In 2013, they were holders of the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy which is played annually between Italy and France. However, Italy has not won a Six Nations match since their 22–19 away win against Scotland in Round 3 of the 2015 tournament, losing every game since; this equates to a losing run of 30 matches.
Who won the 2013 Six Nations?
How many points for a Six Nations win?
four Match Points
The Union that wins the Match shall be awarded four Match Points or (if it scores four tries or more in the process) five Match Points.
How many times has France won the Six Nations?
During the 1980’s France became a dominant force. Winning the five nations three times and securing the Grand Slam in 1981 and 1987.
Who won the Six Nations in 2012?
The Championship was won by Wales, who achieved their third Grand Slam in eight tournaments….
| 2012 Six Nations Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries | England France Ireland Italy Scotland Wales |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Champions | Wales (25th title) |
| Grand Slam | Wales (11th title) |
How many times has Italy won in the Six Nations?
However, Italy has not won a Six Nations match since their 22–19 away win against Scotland in Round 3 of the 2015 tournament, losing every game since; this equates to a losing run of 30 matches.
Why did England get a bonus point?
Bonus points were implemented in order to encourage attacking play throughout a match, to discourage repetitive goal-kicking, and to reward teams for “coming close” in losing efforts.