⚡️ Shake-Up Alert: The Six Nations 2026 has kicked off with some surprising changes! ⚡️
France launched their title defence with a bang, smashing Ireland 36-14 in a thrilling Thursday night opener. 🇫🇷🏉 The French squad was unstoppable, surging to a 22-0 lead and clinching victory with five stunning tries.
This match didn’t just mark an explosive start to the tournament; it also made Six Nations history as the first game to air in-game adverts and the first to take place on a Thursday! This switch aims to dodge a clash with the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.
But that’s not all—the traditional fixture lineup has been given a shake-up! For over 20 years, match pairings have been set in stone, but not this year. Here’s how it’s different:
– Instead of facing Scotland, Wales is up against England while Italy takes on Scotland.
– Week two sees Ireland meeting Italy, and the Calcutta Cup clash brings England and Scotland head-to-head.
– Wales squares off against Scotland, with England facing Ireland, and France meeting Italy in round three.
– The penultimate round has Ireland hosting Wales, while Scotland plays France, and Italy battles England.
Super Saturday remains untouched, with Wales vs Italy, Ireland vs Scotland, and France vs England lining up as usual.
This new blend of fixtures is the first major schedule change in decades outside of adjustments for the pandemic and foot-and-mouth outbreak. Stay tuned for what promises to be a truly unique and exhilarating Six Nations! 🎉🏆
Let us know how you feel about these changes in the comments! 👇