The Six Nations Championship is one of rugby's premier and oldest international tournaments, tracing its origins back to the Home Nations Championship. The competition now includes six teams: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, and Italy. Various trophies are contested, including the Six Nations Championship Trophy, the Grand Slam, and the Triple Crown, along with several rivalry trophies such as the Calcutta Cup and the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy.

The Six Nations Championship, sponsored as the Guinness Six Nations, is an annual rugby union tournament held from February to March, featuring England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. The 2024 Six Nations hub offers news, fixtures, standings, and FAQs. Originating as the Home Nations Championship in 1883, it became the Five Nations with France's inclusion in 1910 and the Six Nations with Italy in 2000. The tournament awards the Championship Trophy, Grand Slam, Triple Crown, and rivalry trophies like the Calcutta Cup and Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy.

In a Regional 3 football match, Bruay, the second in the standings, faced the leader Orchies with an opportunity to close the gap. Bruay managed to make a significant move in the competition for the top of the pool E.

Antoine Dupont, the captain of France's rugby team, has resumed full training and is confirmed to be fit for the World Cup quarter-final against South Africa. Dupont has recovered from his injury, has trained without pain, and will wear a scrum cap as a precaution. Head coach Fabien Galthie expressed confidence in Dupont's readiness and is looking forward to the challenge of facing the world champions. France aims to continue their strong performance on home soil and meet their high goals in the competition.