The 2023 Guinness Six Nations has been formally launched this morning in London.
Billed as ‘the greatest annual international rugby Championship in the sport’, there are few who would argue and in a Rugby World Cup Year, the sense of excitement is added to by the multiple storylines that will run through the tournament until September.
In 2022, the Championship title came down to the wire, culminating in a game for the ages, in Paris, with France claiming the Grand Slam. Ireland will hope that the same timetable will play out but with the Championship destination, and potentially a Grand Slam, being resolved at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, March 19th.
“The Guinness Six Nations holds an incredibly special place in the sporting landscape and with fans all over the world,” said outgoing Six Nations Rugby CEO Ben Morel.
“The Championship offers fans the chance to experience some of the best teams and players going head-to-head, on an annual basis, in must-win Test matches.”
“Combine that with the unique heritage of the Six Nations and the rivalries that are woven into the fabric of the six teams competing, and you start to scratch the surface in explaining why the Guinness Six Nations is such an eagerly anticipated and loved moment in time, each year.”
“We have a huge responsibility at Six Nations Rugby to not only respect the precious nature and heritage of its Championships but ensure their continued growth and development.”
“There is also the unrelenting commitment to deliver truly unmissable experiences for fans. This is what drives the entire team.”
“This commitment is underpinned by unwavering collaboration with all Six Nations Rugby stakeholders, including each union and federation, its broadcast and commercial partners, and the media, who all play a part in telling the compelling storylines to fans.”
“This year’s Guinness Six Nations holds a personal poignancy for me, as it will be my final one as CEO of Six Nations Rugby. My five years in the role has been a humbling and defining experience and I am filled with pride for the achievements of the organisation, alongside each of the unions and federations.”
“It has been a privilege to be a custodian of the role, but my work is not done yet, and I go into the 2023 Championships truly excited for what is in store for fans.”
Watch out through the day as we update with more from the launch taking place in London.
