1996 Women's Home Nations Championship

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1996 Women's Home Nations Championship
Date21 February – 3 March 1996
CountriesFlag of England.svg  England
IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Tournament statistics
Champions Flag of England.svg  England (1st title)
Grand Slam Flag of England.svg  England (1st title)
Triple Crown Flag of England.svg  England (1st title)
Matches played6
(Next) 1997

The 1996 Women's Home Nations Championship was the first Women's Home Nations Championship, featuring England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. [1] The first edition of the competition, which has since become an annual women's rugby union competition, was won by England, who achieved the Triple Crown. [1] England also gained the Grand Slam by beating France outside of the championship.

Contents

Final table

PositionNationGamesPointsTable
points
PlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstDifference
1Flag of England.svg  England 33008019+616
2=Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 31023523+122
2=IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 31023039–92
2=Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 31022084–642

Results

21 January 1996
Ireland  IRFU flag.svg0–21 [2] [3] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Blackrock

4 February 1998
England  Flag of England.svg56–3 [2] [3] Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Leicester

18 February 1996
Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg11–6 [2] [3] Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Bridgend

3 March 1996
Ireland  IRFU flag.svg22–6 [2] [3] Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Old Belvedere
3 March 1996
Scotland  Flag of Scotland.svg8–12 [2] [3] Flag of England.svg  England
Meggetland Sports Complex, Edinburgh

17 March 1996
England  Flag of England.svg12–8 [2] [3] IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Sunbury-on-Thames

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Harvey, Joe (2025-03-19). "Women's Six Nations 2025: All you need to know including results, fixtures and past winners". Rugby World. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Women 1996". Sport Statistics - International Competitions Archive. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Women's Home Nations Championship". The Rugby Archive. Retrieved 2022-11-16.