Clearance Sale of the VI Nations Tournament

From the British Championship to the Six Nations

The Six Nations Championship comes from the British championship started in 1883 between England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, the oldest international rugby competition. France joined in 1910 to form the Five Nations, was dropped after the 1931 edition, but returned in 1947. Italy entered in 2000, giving the Championship its current form. Every winter, over five match days spread between February and March, each nation faces the other five once, at home one year and away the next.

The other families of nations

The nations in stock clearance also include:

• Rugby Championship.
• Northern Hemisphere.
• Southern Hemisphere.
• Other Nations.

All the nations in stock clearance are gathered on the nations page.

Rooster, rose, thistle: the emblems of the jerseys

On the jerseys of the six nations, the emblem tells a story. The rooster adorns France's blue jersey, the red rose decorates England's white jersey, and the thistle features on Scotland's navy blue jersey. Ireland, which includes players from both the Republic and Northern Ireland in one team, plays in green with the shamrock; Wales displays three feathers of the Prince of Wales on its red jersey, and Italy wears the azzurro blue inherited from the House of Savoy. These colours, stable for decades, make each piece a garment that is worn for a long time, from one edition of the Championship to another.

Size and care of a national jersey

National jerseys come in two cuts: the supporter cut, which is straight and comfortable, and the player cut, which is close-fitting, made from elastic material designed for playing. For the first, one takes their usual size; for the second, one size up is recommended if a bit of extra space is preferred. Items in stock clearance are often only available in a few sizes, so it’s better to measure your chest size and compare it to the size guide before ordering. When washing, turn the jersey inside out, select a 30-degree cycle without fabric softener, and avoid the tumble dryer, which damages badges and prints.

The other great deals

You can also find great deals in the great deals, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections. The highlights of the year follow a steady sequence: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Grand Slam in the Championship?

It’s the achievement of the team that wins all five of its matches. Since the introduction of bonus points in 2017, a nation that achieves a Grand Slam receives three extra points, so that it always finishes at the top of the table.

What is the Triple Crown?

It rewards the British or Irish nation that defeats the other three nations of the islands: England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. France and Italy do not participate, and a specific trophy has been awarded to the winner since 2006.

Where does the expression Wooden Spoon come from?

It ironically refers to the last place in the Championship, often associated with a team without a win. No object is awarded: the expression comes from a British university tradition that distinguished the last person in a ranking.

Which trophies are contested between two nations during the Championship?

The Calcutta Cup has pitted England against Scotland since 1879, the Millennium Trophy has seen England face Ireland since 1988, and the Garibaldi trophy has been contested between France and Italy since 2007. France and Scotland have also competed for the Auld Alliance Trophy since 2018.

How many points does a victory earn in the Championship?

A victory is worth four points, and a draw is two. An offensive bonus point rewards the team that scores at least four tries, and a defensive bonus point rewards the team that loses by seven points or less.