Les origines du Tournoi des Six Nations

The Six Nations Tournament, or Tournoi des Six Nations, is a very popular rugby competition that takes place every year between the men's teams of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England, Italy and France. But where does this tournament come from, and when did it first take place? Learn more in this interesting video and its bilingual transcript.

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