As the calendar flips to 2025, rugby enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship, a tournament that has firmly established itself as a modern classic in the sporting world. This year holds special significance as it marks the 25th anniversary of Italy’s inclusion, completing the six-nation lineup in 2000.
To commemorate this milestone, team captains and head coaches from each union and federation gathered in Rome, capturing an iconic moment at the Colosseum—a fitting backdrop for modern-day gladiators.
The 2024 Championship set new benchmarks with an average of 45.9 points per game, 5.3 tries per match, and an average winning margin of just 8.9 points. Notably, there were five comebacks and four wins by lower-ranked teams, underscoring the tournament’s increasing unpredictability.
Tom Harrison, CEO of Six Nations Rugby, emphasized the Championship’s unique appeal: “The Six Nations Championship is unique in sport and is rugby’s most loved annual occasion. The fifteen fixtures over five rounds mean that every game, point and moment matter. Not just for the players, but for the millions of fans who help make the Championship experience so special.”
With Guinness extending their title partnership to include both the men’s and women’s championships, the 2025 season promises to be a celebration of rugby’s rich heritage and its dynamic future.
As the tournament kicks off, fans can look forward to five rounds of world-class entertainment, where every match offers players the chance to etch their names into the annals of rugby history.
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