Home Nations

Home Nations (Welsh: Cenhedloedd Cartref) is a collective term in sport,[1] usually referring to England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.The term was originally used when the whole island of Ireland was part of the United Kingdom.[4] In 1883, the first Home Nations Championship was played between England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.Victories by any Home Nation over the other three in one Championship season is a Triple Crown.[6] The Home Nations also contribute players to a unified team known as the British and Irish Lions.
Map of the Home Nations.
Home Nations flags flying from a pub in Newcastle, Northern Ireland ; Ireland is represented by the flag of the Irish Rugby Football Union
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