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Saints, Symbols & Sport

Every patron saint, every flower, every rivalry — the cultural quick-reference.

Patron saints

EnglandSt George — 23 April — red cross on white
ScotlandSt Andrew — 30 November — white saltire on blue
WalesSt David — 1 March — daffodil & leek
Northern IrelandSt Patrick — 17 March — red saltire on white

National flowers

EnglandRose
ScotlandThistle
WalesDaffodil
Northern IrelandShamrock

Sport

WimbledonTennis — oldest in the world (1877)
The OpenGolf — oldest major championship
Six NationsRugby Union — England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Italy
The AshesCricket — England vs Australia
Grand NationalHorse racing — Aintree, Liverpool