The highly anticipated Six Nations 2024 is a much anticipated event that promises an exhilarating display of rugby prowess. Ireland has set the stage with a magnificent win over France, aiming to defend their Grand Slam crown in this iconic annual championship. As the cycle begins anew, significant changes are in store for the six competing unions following the enthralling Rugby World Cup in France.
The upcoming tournament will witness the emergence of new captains for England, Ireland, Wales, and France, while Italy embarks on a new chapter under the leadership of Gonzalo Quesada after post-tournament coaching changes. Meanwhile, Scotland, fueled by their third-place finish in the previous edition, are gearing up for what appears to be an open and fiercely competitive championship.
The men’s Six Nations 2024 is scheduled to kick off on Friday, 2 February, culminating in an electrifying “Super Saturday” on 16 March, where the final three games will unfold. In the United Kingdom, avid rugby enthusiasts can catch every game live on the BBC and ITV, both of which hold the rights to broadcast the Six Nations. Viewers will also have access to online coverage through the BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
The traditional homes of England (Twickenham), Wales (Cardiff), Scotland (Edinburgh), Italy (Rome), and Ireland (Dublin) will be hosting the games, while France has altered its fixtures due to the Paris Olympics. As a result, Fabien Galthie’s team will be playing in Marseille, Lille, and Lyon, the same cities that hosted games during the World Cup.
Here is the full schedule of the 2024 Six Nations:
– Round 1
France 17-38 Ireland (Stade Velodrome, Marseille)
Italy 24-27 England (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)
Wales vs Scotland (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) – Saturday, 3 February at 4.45pm GMT
– Round 2
Scotland vs France (Murrayfield, Edinburgh) – Saturday, 10 February at 2.15pm GMT
England vs Wales (Twickenham, London) – Saturday, 10 February at 4.45pm GMT
Ireland vs Italy (Aviva Stadium, Dublin) – Sunday, 11 February at 3pm GMT
– Round 3
Ireland vs Wales (Aviva Stadium, Dublin) – Saturday, 24 February at 2.15pm GMT
Scotland vs England (Murrayfield, Edinburgh) – Saturday, 24 February at 4.45pm GMT
France vs Italy (Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille) – Sunday, 25 February at 3pm GMT
– Round 4
Italy vs Scotland (Stadio Olimpico, Rome) – Saturday, 9 March at 2.15pm GMT
England vs Ireland (Twickenham, London) – Saturday, 9 March at 4.45pm GMT
Wales vs France (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) – Sunday, 10 March at 3pm GMT
– Round 5
Wales vs Italy (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) – Saturday, 16 March at 2.15pm GMT
Ireland vs Scotland (Aviva Stadium, Dublin) – Saturday, 16 March at 4.45pm GMT
France vs England (Groupama Stadium, Lyon) – Saturday, 16 March at 8pm GMT
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