Six Nations Winners: Who Has Won the Most Six Nations?

From the Home Nations (1883-1909, 1932-1939) to the Five Nations (1910-1931, 1940-1999) and the modern Six Nations (2000-present), this prestigious tournament has seen some stunning campaigns. But do you know which Six Nations team has claimed the most titles?

Our rugby gurus have travelled back through the history of the competition to uncover all the stats. Scroll down to view the complete Six Nations winners list and discover which Six Nations champions have produced the most successful campaigns.

Who won the Six Nations last year?

Ireland won the last edition of the Six Nations Championship in 2023. The current champions won all five of their matches to secure their fourth Grand Slam. They finished at the top of standings with 27 points and celebrated their 13th Triple Crown.

How many times have England won the Six Nations?

England have won the Six Nations outright 29 times and have shared the title on a further 10 occasions. 

This includes five outright wins in the Home Nations, 17 in the Five Nations and seven in the Six Nations.

England delivered their greatest Six Nations campaigns in 2003 and 2016. During both of these tournaments, England secured the Grand Slam.

How many times have Wales won the Six Nations?

Wales have won the Six Nations title outright 28 times. They’ve also shared 11 victories. This makes Wales the second-most successful team in Championship history. In total, they have won seven outright Home Nations titles, as well as 15 in the Five Nations and six in the Six Nations.

Since 2000, Wales have enjoyed four perfect campaigns. The Welsh squad won the Grand Slam in 2005, 2008, 2012 and 2019.

How many times have France won the Six Nations?

France have won the Six Nations outright 18 times. They’ve also enjoyed eight shared wins. They claimed 12 outright titles during the Five Nations era and they have secured a further six titles during the modern Six Nations era.

France joined the competition in 1910, when the tournament was renamed as the Five Nations Championship. Despite missing 35 tournaments, France are currently the third-most successful nation in Championship history. 

How many times have Ireland won the Six Nations?

In total, Ireland have secured 15 outright titles: four in the Home Nations, six in the Five Nations and five in the Six Nations. They have also shared eight titles. 

Since 2000, Ireland have produced three spectacular campaigns. In 2009, 2018 and 2023, Ireland won the Grand Slam.

How many times have Scotland won the Six Nations?

Scotland have won the Six Nations outright 14 times – nine during the Home Nations and five in the Five Nations era. They’ve also shared eight titles. Scotland secured their first outright win in 1887 and lifted the last Five Nations in 1999.

Despite their earlier successes, Scotland are still to lift the Championship Trophy during the current Six Nations era. 

How many times have Italy won the Six Nations?

Italy have never won the Six Nations. The Azzurri joined the competition in 2000 but the team is yet to win their first Championship. They secured their best result in 2007 and 2013, when they won two matches during each tournament and finished fourth. 

In contrast, Italy have won more wooden spoons than any other Six Nations team: they finished bottom of the table 18 times between 2000 and 2023.

Six Nations winners by year: The all time Six Nations table

Here is the complete list of Six Nations winners from 2000 to present: