The tournament consisted of 10 matches held between 16 January and 20 March 1993.

The championship was contested by England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

France won the tournament, although a 16–15 opening defeat by England meant they failed to win the Grand Slam.

The overall result was, however, France's tenth outright victory in the Five Nations, excluding seven titles shared with other countries.

England won the Calcutta Cup, while none of the Home Nations achieved the Triple Crown.