6 Nation Super Bowl?
In February and March, 6 countries in Europe will celebrate a sport that is soooo British: Rugby. Every weekend, families and friends will gather to watch the Six Nation Tournament, Europe’s premier rugby tournament played between France , England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy.
For those who have never seen a Rugby game, let’s say it is like football without helmets or pads and without stopping every time the ball hits the ground. It may seem very primitive but it is very elaborated and based on high values. Rugby develops leadership, team spirit, courage, sportmanship and friendship.
This year tournament started Feb. 3, and France has won its 2 first games (against Scotland: 27- 6, against Ireland: 26 – 21). Each team meets all the others once, and if one wins all its games, it will be awarded the Grand Slam title; the team that will rank last will be awarded the wooden spoon !
So far, France and Wales are in the lead while Scotland is in the red, but 9 more games are yet to be played. March 15 will be our Super Bowl Day, when Wales and France will fight their last game at 6pm, GMP time.
My name is Jackie Grandchamps. In 2003, I founded French Escapade, offering another way to travel in small groups of 8. "Don't be a tourist, be our guest" is the moto and spirit of my company.
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