description Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy Overview
The Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy is an international rugby union trophy contested by the men's national teams of France and Italy. It is awarded to the winner of their meeting in the annual Six Nations Championship and was introduced in 2007, the bicentenary of Giuseppe Garibaldi's birth. The trophy gives a named identity to a fixture between two countries closely connected with Garibaldi's life.
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Which teams compete for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy?
The trophy is contested by the men's national rugby union teams of France and Italy. Their match takes place within the annual Six Nations Championship.
When was the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy introduced?
It was introduced in 2007, the bicentenary of Giuseppe Garibaldi's birth. The trophy gives the France-Italy fixture a named rivalry alongside its place in the Six Nations.
What sport is the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy associated with?
It is a rugby union trophy, not a football or rugby league award. The contest is between the senior men's national sides of France and Italy.
Is the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy separate from the Six Nations?
The trophy is awarded during the France-Italy meeting in the Six Nations Championship. It adds a rivalry prize to a match that already counts toward the tournament table.
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