1959 Five Nations Championship

The 1959 Five Nations Championship was the thirtieth series of the rugby union Five Nations Championship. Counting its earlier forms as the Home Nations and Five Nations, this marked the 65th series of the northern hemisphere's rugby union championship. Ten matches were played between 10 January and 18 April. It was contested by England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. France won the title outright for the first time, after two shared wins in 1954 and 1955.

Date10 January - 18 April 1959

Countries England
 Ireland
 France
 Scotland
 Wales

Champions France (1st title)

Matches played10

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1959 Five Nations Championship
Date	10 January - 18 April 1959
Countries	England  Ireland  France  Scotland  Wales
Tournament statistics
Champions	France (1st title)
Matches played	10
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