1887 Home Nations Championship
The 1887 Home Nations Championship was the fifth series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. Six matches were played between 8 January and 12 March. It was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The 1887 Ireland side sporting the 5 sprig shamrock
The Six Nations Championship is an annual international men's rugby union competition between the teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. It is also the oldest sports tournament ever between Home Nations. The championship holders are Ireland, who won the 2024 tournament.
The Original Six Nations Championship Trophy (left, 1993–2014) and The Triple Crown Trophy
Image: Twickenham Stadium May 2012
Image: Murrayfield Autumn 2017
Image: Millennium Stadium RWC2015