Six Nations quiz questions: Europe's rugby championship

The Six Nations is one of rugby's oldest and most prestigious tournaments. Here are ten questions about the tournament's quirks, controversies and unforgettable moments.

1The Calcutta Cup is contested between England and Scotland, but why is it called the "Calcutta" Cup?

Answer:It was made from melted-down silver rupees from the disbanded Calcutta Rugby Club in India(click to reveal)

2What name is given to a team that finishes the tournament without winning a single match, and which nation has won this unwanted prize most often?

Answer:The Wooden Spoon, and Italy(click to reveal)

3The Triple Crown can only be won by four nations. Why can't France or Italy win it?

Answer:It's only for the four Home Nations (England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales)(click to reveal)

4What happened to the Calcutta Cup after the 1988 England vs Scotland match that led to both captains being banned?

Answer:Players used it as a football in the streets of Edinburgh, badly damaging it(click to reveal)

5In 2007, Italy beat which major nation for the first time in Six Nations history?

Answer:Scotland (23-20 in Rome)(click to reveal)

6Which player holds the record for the most points scored in Six Nations history?

Answer:Ronan O'Gara (Ireland, 557 points)(click to reveal)

7Why was the 1972 championship left incomplete?

Answer:Scotland and Wales refused to play in Ireland due to The Troubles(click to reveal)

8What controversial tactic did Italy use against England in 2017 that was technically legal but led to a rule change?

Answer:Not committing players to the ruck, making it impossible to know who was offside(click to reveal)

9What is "Le Crunch"?

Answer:The nickname for France vs England matches(click to reveal)

10Which Welsh stadium, known for its retractable roof, hosts Wales' home Six Nations matches?

Answer:Principality Stadium (formerly Millennium Stadium)(click to reveal)