Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament
France will be out to defend their Six Nations crown as rugby’s annual spring spectacular returns.
Les Bleus pipped England and Ireland to last year’s title and started in style with a big win over Ireland, with Steve Borthwick taking his side to Paris on the final weekend in this year’s tournament.
Scotland ‘s campaign is off to a wretched start with defeat in rain-soaked Rome to Italy. Meanwhile, there appears to be limited hope for Wales amid significant questions on and off the field
The removal of one rest weekend has slightly condensed the campaign, which may serve to further underline the competitiveness of a competition that always seems to deliver.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Six Nations 2026 schedule
(all times GMT)
Round One
Thursday 5 February: France 36-14 Ireland
Saturday 7 February: Italy 18-15 Scotland
Saturday 7 February: England vs Wales (4.40pm, Twickenham)
Round Two
Saturday 14 February: Ireland vs Italy (2.10pm, Dublin)
Saturday 14 February: Scotland vs England (4.40pm, Edinburgh)
Sunday 15 February: Wales vs France (3.10pm, Cardiff)
Round Three
Saturday 21 February: England vs Ireland (2.10pm, Twickenham)
Saturday 21 February: Wales vs Scotland (4.40pm, Cardiff)
Sunday 22 February: France vs Italy (3.10pm, Lille)
Round Four
Friday 6 March: Ireland vs Wales (8.10pm, Dublin)
Saturday 7 March: Scotland vs France (2.10pm, Edinburgh)
Saturday 7 March: Italy vs England (4.40pm, Rome)
Round Five
Saturday 14 March: Ireland vs Scotland (2.10pm, Dublin)
Saturday 14 March: Wales vs Italy (4.40pm, Cardiff)
Saturday 14 March: France vs England (8.10pm, Paris)
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch every match live on the BBC and ITV, who are in the first year of their a new joint agreement for the television rights. Live streams will be available via the BBC iPlayer and ITVX, and viewers can also watch some games on Premier Sports.
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