The Six Nations Championship is an annual international rugby union competition contested by the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. The teams play each other in a round-robin format, with the team that earns the most points being declared the champion. Points are awarded based on the outcome of the match, with teams earning 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. Bonus points can also be earned for scoring 4 or more tries in a match, or for losing by 7 points or fewer. The tournament typically takes place between February and March. It kicks off on the 4th February 2023.