The Six Nations returns this weekend with one of the best rugby sides in Europe once more battling for spring supremacy.
Eire can be out to defend their title after securing a second successive crown final yr, although are prone to face robust opposition.
France will hope to bounce again from a disappointing match in 2024 as Antoine Dupont returns, whereas England and Wales are in want of sturdy campaigns after their autumn misfires.
Might this lastly be Scotland’s yr with Gregor Townsend’s squad wanting nearly as good as ever? Or would possibly an enhancing Italy lastly problem?
With a British and Irish Lions collection on the best way, these hoping for choice in Andy Farrell’s squad can be eager to push their case and earn a spot on tour. Right here’s all the pieces it is advisable know.
When is the Six Nations?
The Six Nations begins on Friday 31 January, and can conclude with the ultimate spherical of fixtures on “Tremendous Saturday”, 15 March.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK will have the ability to watch each match stay on the BBC and ITV, who’re within the ultimate yr of their joint settlement for the tv rights. Dwell streams can be obtainable through the BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
2025 Six Nations schedule
(All instances GMT)
Spherical one
- Friday 31 January: France v Wales – Stade de France, Paris (8.15pm, ITV)
- Saturday 1 February: Scotland v Italy – Murrayfield, Edinburgh, (2.15pm, BBC)
- Saturday 1 February: Eire v England – Aviva Stadium, Dublin (4.45pm, ITV)
Spherical two
- Saturday 8 February: Wales v Italy – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (2.15pm, BBC)
- Saturday 8 February: England v France – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (4.45pm, ITV)
- Sunday 9 February: Scotland v Eire – Murrayfield, Edinburgh (3pm, BBC)
Spherical three
- Saturday 22 February: Wales v Eire – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (2.15pm, BBC)
- Saturday 22 February: England v Scotland – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (4.45pm, ITV)
- Sunday 23 February: Italy v France – Stadio Olimpico, Rome (3pm, ITV)
Spherical 4
- Saturday 8 March: Eire v France – Aviva Stadium, Dublin (2.15pm, ITV)
- Saturday 8 March: Scotland v Wales – Murrayfield, Edinburgh (4.45pm, BBC)
- Sunday 9 March: England v Italy – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (3pm, ITV)
Spherical 5
- Saturday 15 March: Italy v Eire – Stadio Olimpico, Rome (2.15pm, ITV)
- Saturday 15 March: Wales v England – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (4.45pm, BBC)
- Saturday 15 March: France v Scotland – Stade de France, Paris (8pm, ITV)
