The 2027 Six Nations fixtures have officially been confirmed, with Steve Borthwick’s England side handed what many fans believe is the toughest start to the championship.
Europe’s biggest annual rugby tournament returns with another blockbuster schedule as England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy battle for one of the sport’s most prestigious trophies. Packed with historic rivalries, sold-out stadiums and title-defining clashes, the 2027 championship is already shaping up to be another classic.
England will need to hit the ground running if they are to challenge for the title after being dealt a daunting opening run of fixtures.
Scroll down for the full 2027 Six Nations fixture list.
Next year’s tournament will kick off on Friday, February 5, and conclude with the famous Super Saturday on March 13, with five rounds of fixtures featuring Europe’s biggest rugby rivalries.
The action begins under the lights in Dublin as Ireland host England at the Aviva Stadium in a blockbuster opening clash. Ireland will hope home advantage gives them the perfect start, while England will be determined to spoil the party.
Round Two sees Ireland travel to Rome to face Italy, while one of rugby’s biggest rivalries takes centre stage as England host France in Le Crunch at Twickenham on February 14.
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Round Three includes France v Scotland, a fixture that has produced plenty of drama in recent years.
After the tournament’s single fallow week, Round Four features another historic rivalry as Wales host England in Cardiff, with the Principality Stadium sure to provide its usual electric atmosphere.
Everything then builds to Super Saturday. Italy host Wales, England face Scotland in the Calcutta Cup, and Ireland take on France in Dublin to close the Championship in what could be a title-deciding clash.
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2027 Six Nations fixtures
Round 1
The championship begins with a heavyweight clash between Ireland and England in Dublin, while Scotland host Italy and France face Wales in Paris in an opening weekend packed with early title implications.
- Ireland v England – 20:10, February 5
- Scotland v Italy – 14:10, February 6
- France v Wales – 16:40, February 6
Round 2
Ireland travel to Italy aiming to maintain momentum, Scotland and Wales meet in a closely matched contest at Murrayfield, and England host France in the latest edition of “Le Crunch”.
- Italy v Ireland – 14:10, February 13
- Scotland v Wales – 16:40, February 13
- England v France – 15:10, February 14
