Rugby: Six Nations Championship Coming Soon!

Yes I know. I’m a USA supporter and some fellow Americans have a problem with the fact that I get excited about certain international tests or tournaments that don’t involve the Eagles. Fact of the matter is, other than the Sevens Series & Churchill Cup, there isn’t much “USA” rugby to get excited about. We need more international tests each year. Get your shit together USA Rugby Execs, I want to see our Eagles much more than I currently do.

So, since the USA Eagles have nothing planned until this Summer, I’m really excited about the upcoming 6 Nations Championship, which starts in early February. Italy, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, England & France compete in the annual competition. France won the Six Nations last year. I’m pumped. USA rugby fans who know me know that when I’m not supporting the USA Eagles, I support WALES. They are sort of my “adopted” nation.

In the history of the tournament (in it’s various formats), Wales have won it outright 23 times & shared the title 11 times. The Welsh also have 9 Grand Slams (awarded when 1 nation defeats the other 5) and 18 Triple Crowns (awarded when either England, Wales, Ireland or Scotland defeat the other 3 squads in one contested Six Nations Championship). Could this be the 24th outright championship for Wales? Only time will tell, but I doubt it…haha.

Since I was bored, I went on YouTube.com to re-watch some highlights from last year’s competition and came across the video below. I felt like sharing.

I will provide previews & results here at Try Gol. If you are new to Rugby, I would suggest watching this tournament. Its a great way to get started. No disrespect to the “Tri Nations”, but the 6 Nations is much more exciting. If you live in the States, Setanta Sports will provide delayed coverage of every match. Live matches will be on PPV.