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