🏉 Exciting changes are hitting the Six Nations! The 2026 tournament kicks off tonight with a unique twist: France faces off against Ireland in the first-ever Thursday night match! 🕗 This bold move is part of a schedule shake-up to avoid clashing with the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan tomorrow night.
But that’s not all! The entire tournament has been squeezed into a shorter timeframe, wrapping up a week earlier than usual. This change is stirring up chat about player welfare, as we’ve traditionally had two rest weeks. The alteration makes room for the new Nations Championship launching later this year, squeezing four autumn fixtures into a three-week Test window.
Expect non-stop action in February—three consecutive weekends of matches—before a breather leads to two final thrilling weekends. Friday night rugby is also on the menu, with Wales heading to Dublin on March 6 for their first Six Nations Friday fixture.
This season promises to be a rollercoaster of rugby excitement, with new schedules and fresh competition shaking things up. 🏆 Here’s your full Six Nations 2026 match line-up, so you don’t miss a beat:
Round 1:
🇫🇷 France v Ireland – Thurs 5 Feb, 8.10pm
🇮🇹 Italy v Scotland – Sat 7 Feb, 2.10pm
🏴 England v Wales – Sat 7 Feb, 4.40pm
Round 2:
🇮🇪 Ireland v Italy – Sat 14 Feb, 2.10pm
🏴 Scotland v England – Sat 14 Feb, 4.40pm
🏴 Wales v France – Sun 15 Feb, 3.10pm
Round 3:
🏴 England v Ireland – Sat 21 Feb, 2.10pm
🏴 Wales v Scotland – Sat 21 Feb, 4.40pm
🇫🇷 France v Italy – Sun 22 Feb, 3.10pm
Round 4:
🇮🇪 Ireland v Wales – Fri 6 March, 8.10pm
🏴 Scotland v France – Sat 7 March, 2.10pm
🇮🇹 Italy v England – Sat 7 March, 4.40pm
Round 5:
🇮🇪 Ireland v Scotland – Sat 14 March, 2.10pm
🏴 Wales v Italy – Sat 14 March, 4.40pm
🇫🇷 France v England – Sat 14 March, 8.10pm
Who’s ready for a fantastic rugby season? Let us know your match predictions! 🗣️💬