Claim: The 2016 Six Nations Championship, held on February 6 to March 19, 2016 and known as the 2016 RBS 6 Nations due to the tournament's sponsorship by The Royal Bank of Scotland, was contested by England, France, defending champions Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
Evidence: 6 February – 19 March 2016 The 2016 Six Nations Championship, known as the 2016 RBS 6 Nations due to the tournament's sponsorship by The Royal Bank of Scotland, was the 17th series of the Six Nations Championship, the annual northern hemisphere rugby union championship. It was contested by England, France, defending champions Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.