With bragging rights up for grabs once again from Saturday, we reveal the identity of the most dominant team in the history of the competition
In keeping with a tournament that has twice expanded to welcome new countries into its fold, the story of the Six Nations is constantly evolving.
Indeed, four different teams have lifted the trophy since the introduction of Italy at the turn of the millennium – with the title changing hands a total of 11 times in the 15 years since.
But which country has been the most dominant during that decade-and-a-half?
As shown below, it is England who top the all-time Six Nations table – having won more games, scored more tries and enjoyed by far the healthiest points difference.
That success, however, has not always translated into titles – with France racking up the most championship wins and sharing the crown with Wales for the most Grand Slams.
Ireland, meanwhile, boast both the top points-scorer and top try-scorer in the history of the tournament, showing just how keenly-contested Northern Hemisphere rugby’s annual showpiece event really is.
But which team have unleashed the deadliest ever attack? And to whom did the most miserly defence belong?
Which capital city is officially the biggest fortress? And who has performed the best on enemy territory?
All is revealed in the infographic below.
Although with just five points separating the top three teams, it is not just the forthcoming tournament that could be decided during the coming weeks, but its entire historical hierarchy…
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