Six Nations Tickets

The European Championship of rugby, the Six Nations is back for its annual extravaganza. The tournament is regarded among the biggest in the sport which is watched by millions around the world. The event is a truly special sporting tournament that has played a huge part in improving the profile of the sport around the globe. So if you are a rugby fan then Six Nations tickets are all that you need to catch it live at the stadium.

The Six Nations formerly known as the Five Nations Championship started in 1910. Over the years the game tournament has witnessed numerous changes to the format and the rules that govern the sport in particular. More often that not those moves and changes have had a very positive impact, something that becomes very evident by how highly the tournament is thought off now. The Six Nations is played between the countries of England, France, Italy, Ireland, Wales and Scotland every year.  All teams have to play each other once. As far as the home advantage goes, that is alternated every year. A win earns two points whereas a single point is awarded for a draw. A loss gets no points.

One of the most prestigious accolades in the tournament is called the Grand Slam which is awarded to a team that comes out on top in every game. England's haul of twelve Grand Slams is the most by any nation in history. Wales and France are in second and third spot on the list with eleven and nine respectively. A win by a Home Nation over all the other three home teams earns the victor a Triple Crown. Just like the Grand Slam, the Triple Crown count is headed by England as well with an impressive twenty three against their name. Wales are three behind in the second place while Ireland are third with ten. If by the end of the tournament more than one team are equal on points then the points difference is taken into consideration to break the deadlock. If the teams still cannot be separated then the title is awarded to the side with the most number of tries. In case even that is the same then the title is shared. Sub tournaments like the Calcutta Cup between Scotland and England, the Millennium Trophy between England and Ireland and the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy between Italy and France also take place.

The Six Nations is one of the most important events on the annual rugby calendar. Over the course of its illustrious history, the fans have been able to witness some of the greatest players headline some of the most amazing games in history. The current edition promises to capture the spirit of the game in all its essence which guarantees fireworks from the start to the very end. If you rugby is your sport then Six Nations tickets are your source to watch the action unfold live and exclusive.