Table of Grand Slam winners
| Nation | Grand Slams | Grand Slam winning seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Wales | 12 | 1908, 1909, 1911, 1950, 1952, 1971, 1976, 1978, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2019 |
| France | 9 | 1968, 1977, 1981, 1987, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2010 |
| Ireland | 3 | 1948, 2009, 2018 |
| Scotland | 3 | 1925, 1984, 1990 |
How many 6 Nations have Wales won?
27 times
Six Nations Wales first won it in 1893, when they achieved a Triple Crown. Wales have won the tournament outright 27 times, and shared 12 other victories.
Did Wales win the Grand Slam?
Wales are the European champions. Wales won four titles, including three Grand Slams, during Gatland’s reign from 2007-2019. All that is history now. Pivac is creating his own place in the nation’s affections after this sixth European crown this century for the men from the Principality.
Who won the Six Nations in 2009?
| 2009 Six Nations Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries | England France Ireland Italy Scotland Wales |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Champions | Ireland (11th title) |
| Grand Slam | Ireland (2nd title) |
Who won the Grand Slam last year?
| Men’s Grand Slam Title Winners | ||
|---|---|---|
| YEAR | TOURNAMENT | WINNER |
| 2021 | French Open | Novak Djokovic |
| 2021 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic |
| 2020 | French Open | Rafael Nadal |
When did Wales last get the wooden spoon?
1993 WALES; 1994 Scotland; 1995 *WALES; 1996 Ireland; 1997 Ireland; 1998 *Ireland; 1999 France. Five-Nations became Six-Nations when Italy was added in 2000. 2000 Italy; 2001 *Italy; 2002 *Italy.
Why did Ruddock leave Wales?
Ruddock admitted there were “tensions” in his Welsh management set-up and said he walked away because of what he dubs a “lack of support from the WRU.”
Who won the most 6 Nations?
England
England and Wales have won the championship the most times, both with 39 titles, but England have won the most outright titles with 29….Six Nations Championship.
| Current season or competition: 2022 Six Nations Championship | |
|---|---|
| The Guinness Six Nations logo | |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Country | England France Ireland Italy Scotland Wales |
| Holders | Wales (2021) |
Who won the Six Nations 2007?
| 2007 Six Nations Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries | England France Ireland Italy Scotland Wales |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Champions | France (16th title) |
| Triple Crown | Ireland (9th title) |
Where did Ireland win the Grand Slam?
On 13 March 1948 Ireland won the Triple Crown and Grand Slam at the Five Nations Rugby Championship beating Wales 6 points to 3 at Ravenhill in the final game.
How many times did Wales win the Grand Slam?
Fifteen matches were played over five weekends from 2 February to 15 March, resulting in Wales winning the Grand Slam, their second in the last four championships and tenth overall. In winning the Grand Slam, Wales also won the Triple Crown, for beating each of the other Home Nations, for the 19th time.
What happened in the 2008 Six Nations Championship?
For each nation’s squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship, see 2008 Six Nations Championship squads. This was Wales ‘ first win over England at Twickenham Stadium for 20 years.
Who was the captain of Wales in the 1908 Grand Slam?
The 1908 Slam was unique in Welsh history for the fact that they fielded a different captain in each of the four matches. They were Arthur Harding, George Travers, Teddy Morgan and Bert Winfield. Captains: A F Harding, G Travers, E T Morgan, H Winfield (one game each).
Who scored Wales’ most famous try ever against New Zealand?
It was the last Test for skipper Teddy Morgan, who scored arguably his country?s most famous try ever in the 1905 win over New Zealand. Wales travelled to Belfast for the Grand Slam decider, winning 11-5 after being held at 5-all late into the game. Gibbs and fellow winger Johnnie Williams scored late tries to clinch the historic victory.
