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RBS 6 Nations: 11 Grand Slams
Championships & Titles
Wales have won the Championship outright 25 times (counting the initial Home Nations Championship, the Five Nations Championship and the Six Nations Championship as progressions of the same core tournament) and shared the title a further nine times making it 34 achievements overall.
Wales have won the Championship outright in 1893, 1900, 1902, 1905, 1908, 1909, 1911, 1922, 1931, 1936, 1950, 1956, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1994, 2005, 2008 and 2012. The most recently shared Championship was in 1988 when Wales secured a Triple Crown before going into their final day encounter with France, which France won to put them level on points in the table.
The first shared title was with Ireland in 1906 with Wales's other seven shared titles coming in 1920 (with England & Scotland), 1932 (with England & Ireland), 1939 (with England & Ireland), 1947 (with England), 1954 (with England & France), 1955 (with France), 1964 (with Scotland) and 1970 (with France). One other outcome of interest was in 1973, when the Five Nations each won two matches and the Championship ended in a five-way tie.
Wales on WRU TV
17 May 12
Wales and British and Irish Lions flanker Martyn Williams is delighted to be back in the international fold.
15 May 12
Wales caretaker head coach Rob Howley has announced his training squad for the Barbarians clash and tour of Australia, which includes four uncapped players.
11 May 12
Wales preparations take centre stage for the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast this week. We speak to Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley about the Barbarians match and Australia tour, while also talking to Ashley Beck, Adam Jones and Ian Evans about that and the Ospreys play-off game against Munster. We speak to the Welsh award winners at the RaboDirect Pro12 dinner, Shane Willliams, Hanno Dirksen and Nigel Owens. Cardiff Blues chief executive Richard Holland explains their decision to return to the Arms Park, while lock Cory Hill talks about his pride as captain of Wales for the Junior World Championships.
08 May 12
Rob Howley gives his first interview as Wales' caretaker coach and confirms Sam Warburton as tour captain of the forthcoming trip to Australia while also revealing Martyn Williams is set to earn his 100th cap from the bench against the Barbarians.
19 Apr 12
We hear from Wales captain Sam Warburton about the WRU's Grand Slam DVD in this week's Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from Millennium Stadium manager Gerry Toms as there are less than 100 days to go to the Olympics, as well as Richard Hibbard, Martyn Williams, Gethin Jenkins, Deiniol Jones, Liam Williams and Nathan Williams from around the regions as the season end hots up.
23 Mar 12
As Wales celebrates winning the Grand Slam, it's party time on the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to RBS Six Nations man of the tournament Dan Lydiate, along with triple Grand Slam winner Ryan Jones and Adam Jones. We also hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland, captain Sam Warburton, along with Leigh Halfpenny and Jonathan Davies. A significant new partnership with brewers Brains and Heineken was announced, a chance to review the week with WRU group chief executive Roger Lewis as well as hearing from Brains chief executive Scott Waddington and Heineken Managing Director, UK On Trade Lawson Mountstevens, We also pay tribute to the memory of one of Welsh rugby's all time greats, Mervyn Davies, who passed away just before the France game.
20 Mar 12
Thousands of fans welcomed Warren Gatland's Grand Slam heroes at a special reception in the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.
20 Mar 12
After a third Grand Slam victory at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced a significant new partnership with Welsh brewer Brains and the UK's leading brewer and cider producer Heineken.
19 Mar 12
WRU TV captures everything that went on during Wales' brilliant victory over France to clinch a coveted 11th Grand Slam in the RBS 6 Nations championship.
16 Mar 12
Former teammate of Mervyn Davies, Steve Fenwick, and current Wales star Ryan Jones pay tribute to 'Merv the Swerve', who has passed away.
16 Mar 12
We are building up to what could be the third Wales Grand Slam in eight seasons on the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from WAles coach Warren Gatland, forwards coach Robin McBryde, as well as Sam Warburton, Rhys Priestland, Jamie Roberts, Dan Lydiate, Adam Jones, Mike Phillips and Alun Wyn Jones.
15 Mar 12
Tryscorer against Italy, Jamie Roberts and flanker Dan Lydiate are bracing themselves for a 'huge' game against France at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday as Wales chase the coveted Grand Slam.
13 Mar 12
Neil Jenkins and James Hook are taking nothing for granted as the country expects Warren Gatland's men to deliver a Grand Slam in style at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday against France.
12 Mar 12
Robin McBryde and Adam Jones look back on the success against Italy and look ahead to Saturday's crunch game against France at the Millennium Stadium.
12 Mar 12
Four down, one to go! Warren Gatland's men marched to just 80 minutes away from a third Grand Slam in eight years after repelling the challenge of Italy at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
10 Mar 12
The Welsh camp gives its verdict after claiming their fourth victory on the bounce in the 2012 RBS 6 Nations championship against Italy at the Millennium Stadium today.
09 Mar 12
Hear a preview of the Italy game and what Shane Williams is planning next, on the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Warren Gatland, Gethin Jenkins, Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric, Shaun Edwards, Dan Lydiate, Mike Phillips and George North about the Italy match. Shane Williams explains his plans to raise money for a Welsh cancer charity.
05 Mar 12
Wales assistant coach Riob Howley and winger George North are delighted to welcome back Newport Gwent Dragons second row Luke Charteris to the fold.
02 Mar 12
Assistant coach Shaun Edwards and flanker Dan Lydiate look back on Wales's stunning victory over England which saw Warren Gatland's side claim the Triple Crown.
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  Teams Wal v Ire Teams Wales v Ireland Opposition Ireland (H) Date 02/02/2013 Date 02/02/2013, KO 13:30 Date Sat 2nd Feb 13 Home/away H Opposition Ireland Venue Millennium Stadium Time KO 13:30 Referee Previous Meeting Ire 21-23 Wal Wal Form W W W W W Ire Form L W D W L  Teams Fra v Wal Teams France v Wales Opposition France (A) Date 09/02/2013 Date 09/02/2013, KO 18:00 Date Sat 9th Feb 13 Home/away A Opposition France Venue Stade de France Time KO 18:00 Referee Previous Meeting Wal Form W W W W W Fra Form W W D L L  Teams Ita v Wal Teams Italy v Wales Opposition Italy (A) Date 23/02/2013 Date 23/02/2013, KO 14:30 Date Sat 23rd Feb 13 Home/away A Opposition Italy Venue Olympic Stadium Time KO 14:30 Referee Previous Meeting Wal Form W W W W W Ita Form L L L L W  Teams Sco v Wal Teams Scotland v Wales Opposition Scotland (A) Date 09/03/2013 Date 09/03/2013, KO 14:30 Date Sat 9th Mar 13 Home/away A Opposition Scotland Venue Murrayfield Time KO 14:30 Referee Previous Meeting Wal Form W W W W W Sco Form L L L L L  Teams Wal v Eng Teams Wales v England Opposition England (H) Date 16/03/2013 Date 16/03/2013, KO 17:00 Date Sat 16th Mar 13 Home/away H Opposition England Venue Millennium Stadium Time KO 17:00 Referee Previous Meeting Wal Form W W W W W Eng Form W W L W W |
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16 Apr 12
The WRU are offering fans the chance to congratulate the Wales team in print if they pre-order a special picture book - Inside the Camp- Wales Grand Slam 2012.
Roland Mercer
29 Mar 12
Bradley Davies will return to action for Cardiff Blues tomorrow after serving his seven match ban from the Six Nations.
WRU
19 Mar 12
Thousands of fans welcomed Warren Gatland's Grand Slam heroes at a special reception in the Senedd this evening.
Roland Mercer
18 Mar 12
Wales captain Sam Warburton has welcomed the opportunity for his team to show their gratitude to the people of Wales at a reception in the Senedd tomorrow in honour of the Grand Slam victory.
Roland Mercer
17 Mar 12
Wales have been crowned champions of Europe after claiming a momentous 16-9 victory over France in a breathless encounter at the Millennium Stadium to claim the coveted Grand Slam.
Graeme Gillespie
15 Mar 12
Sam Warburton returns to lead Wales' assault on the RBS 6 Nations Championship title against France at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday in the only change to the side which beat Italy last weekend to keep dreams of a 2012 clean sweep alive. (KO 2.45pm)
Simon Rimmer
10 Mar 12
Wales made it four wins from four in the RBS 6 Nations with a 24-3 success against Italy on Saturday afternoon.
WRU
06 Mar 12
Gethin Jenkins will lead Wales in their 2012 RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday with squad captain Sam Warburton ruled out of contention this weekend with a knee problem.
Simon Rimmer
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Results & Fixtures
Keep up to date with Wales's schedule in the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations tournaments and look back at Wales's record in the Six Nations, Five Nations and Home Nations Championship
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6 Nations Statzone
A statistical look at the performance of the Wales team in the Six, Five and Home Nations Championships, plus breakdown of per opposition statistics
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RBS 6 Nations Galleries
Take a look at Wales in the RBS 6 Nations Championship in pictures
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11 Grand Slams
Wales have notched up 11 Grand Slams during their involvement in the International Championship, here we recount each one and also look at Wales's other tournament achievements
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