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 | | The major Rugby Union playing nations are those which play in the northern hemisphere Six Nations Championship: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales; and thoses which play in the southern hemisphere Tri Nations Series: Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. |
 | | Rugby Union is the national sport of Wales, New Zealand and Pacific countries such as Tonga, Fiji, and Samoa. |
 | | However, the trophy for the Rugby Union World Cup bears the name of "Webb Ellis" in his honour, and a plaque at the school 'commemorates' the 'achievement'. |
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