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Six Nations 2027: Ireland vs England starts men's tournament with England vs Scotland on final weekend

Tournament to run from February 5-March 13 2027 and end with 'Super Saturday' as England take on Scotland in Calcutta Cup; Ireland host France and Italy welcome Wales; England's trip to Ireland begins competition on Friday February 5 (8.10pm kick-off in Dublin)

England's Ollie Lawrence is tackled by Ireland's Garry Ringrose
Image: Ireland beat England 42-21 at Twickenham during the 2026 Six Nations

The 2027 Men's Six Nations will begin with a clash between Ireland and England in Dublin.

That heavyweight contest will take place on Friday February 5 with England out for revenge after a home loss to Ireland during this year's tournament.

Scotland host Italy and France entertain Wales on Saturday February 6 in the other round-one fixtures.

England's players stand on the pitch as Italy's Leonardo Marin celebrates after scoring a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Italy and England in Rome, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Image: England suffered a first defeat to Italy in 33 attempts as they went down 23-18 in Rome in March 2026

England welcome France to Twickenham during round two and then Italy in round three - the side they lost to for the first time during the 2026 Six Nations.

Scotland host Ireland in a Friday night fixture in round four, with Wales at home to England in the penultimate set of fixtures.

All three final-round fixtures take place on Saturday March 13, starting with Italy vs Wales. England face Scotland at Twickenham before Ireland take on France in Dublin.

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2027 Six Nations fixtures

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Round 1

Friday February 5
Ireland vs England (8.10pm)

Saturday February 6
Scotland vs Italy (2.10pm)
France vs Wales (4.40pm)

Round 2

Saturday February 13
Italy vs Ireland (2.10pm)
Scotland vs Wales (4.40pm)

Sunday February 14
England vs France (3.10pm)

Round 3

Saturday February 20
Wales vs Ireland (2.10pm)
England vs Italy (4.40pm)

Sunday February 21
France vs Scotland (3.10pm)

Round 4

Friday March 5
Scotland vs Ireland (8.10pm)

Saturday March 6
Italy vs France (2.10pm)
Wales vs England (4.40pm)

Round 5

Saturday March 13
Italy vs Wales (2.10pm)
England vs Scotland (4.40pm)
Ireland vs France (8.10pm)