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How to watch France v Ireland: Live streams, TV channels, preview, teams for Six Nations opener

Can France’s Louis Bielle-Biarrey continue his prolific scoring run in this season’s Six Nations opener? (PAUL FAITH / AFP via Getty Images)Les Bleus host Ireland at the Stade de France in this season’s big Six Nations kick-offWatch France v Ireland as the Six Nations 2026 championship gets underway in Paris. The Thursday night kick-off may be …Continue reading » [...]

Six Nations referees 2026: Who’s taking charge of this year’s championship matches?

Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a Men’s Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)The referees, assistant referees and TMOs for all 15 games of this year’s tournament.Who are the referees, assistants and TMOs for the 2024 Six Nations? We take a look here [...]

Why is the 2026 Six Nations starting on a Thursday night?

Antoine Dupont’s France host Ireland in this year's Six Nations opener (David Rogers/Getty Images)The 2026 edition of the tournament breaks with tradition by kicking off on a Thursday.The 2026 tournament is kicking off on Thursday 5 February, but is it a first for the championship? [...]

Six Nations 2026: All you need to know including previous results and winners

Antoine Dupont of France lifts the Six Nations Trophy after his team's victory during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between France and Scotland at Stade de France on March 15, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)Can France make it two titles in a row when the Six Nations 2026 kicks off on Thursday night?The men's Six Nations concludes on Saturday 15 March with Super Saturday. Three sides can still win the championship. Here’s all you need to know about the northern hemisphere’s biggest and most beloved rugby tournament. [...]

Italy Six Nations squad 2026: Brex, Garbisi and Lamaro all set to win 50th caps against Scotland

Paolo Garbisi is one of three members of the Italy Six Nations 2026 squad winning their 50th caps against Scotland on Saturday (Federugby via Getty Images)But head coach Gonzalo Quesada has some big names missing for opener against ScotlandWho has been selected for the Azzurri in the 2025 Italy Six Nations squad? [...]

Wales Six Nations 2026 squad: Rees-Zammit to make first championship start in three years against England

Louis Rees-Zammit hasn’t been part of the Wales Six Nations squad since 2023 (David Rogers/Getty Images)Steve Tandy names promising starting XV for Wales’ Twickenham openerWho has made Warren Gatland's Wales squad for the Six Nations in 2025? [...]

Six Nations 2026 preview, team guides and stats in latest issue of Rugby World out now!

All you need to know and the perfect accompaniment for this year's championship (Rugby World)Everything you need to know about this year's championship in one placeEverything you need to know about this year's championship in one place [...]

Scotland Six Nations 2026 squad: Kinghorn and van der Merwe left out for Rome opener against Italy

Tom Jordan starts at full-back as Gregor Townsend makes some surprise calls for the Scotland Six Nations squad’s opener against Italy (Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images)Tom Jordan and Jamie Dobie given back three starts ahead of the two LionsFind out who Gregor Townsend has selected for Scotland [...]

How to listen to the Men’s Six Nations 2026: Radio commentary guide and BBC Sounds coverage

Whether you’re watching or listening, England v Wales is always an essential encounter (Ian Cook - CameraSport via Getty Images)How to listen to rugby’s greatest championship on the BBCWhile going to the match or watching the action on TV would be the preference for most rugby fans, there’s …Continue reading » [...]

I believe Andy Farrell’s men can cause a huge upset in opener: France v Ireland predictions Six Nations 2026

Caelan Doris and Antoine Dupont will captain the sides on Thursday night (Getty Images)The Six Nations' first Thursday night game takes place at the Stade de FranceThe Six Nations' first Thursday night game takes place at the Stade de France [...]

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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is an injury doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday after the wing pulls up in training on Thursday. [...]

Wales are huge underdogs on Saturday against England having not won a Six Nations game since March 2023. [...]

Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn are left out of Scotland's side for the Six Nations opener against Italy. [...]

Wales name Louis Rees-Zammit at full-back for their Six Nations opener against England at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on Saturday. [...]

Six Nations referees have vowed to achieve "greater consistency" around officiating of foul play in this year's Championship after a spate of controversial incidents in the autumn. [...]

John Barclay and Chris Jones quiz the Six Nations captains. [...]

Our Ask Me Anything team explore which countries have the best and worst track records across the tournament's history. [...]

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend plays down a report that he has agreed to take over at Newcastle Red Bulls after the World Cup. [...]

England lock Jonny Hill says he has not given up hope of adding to his 23 England caps once his stint playing in France with Racing 92 ends. [...]

Wales are considering drafting a new scrum coach after Duncan Jones was left needing surgery after an accidental collision in training. [...]

Test your memory of the 2025 Six Nations with BBC Sport's quiz. [...]

Ellis Genge believes bookmakers' odds and recent results do not reflect Wales' threat to England in Saturday's Six Nations game at Twickenham. [...]

Fixtures, how to follow on the BBC and venues as the Six Nations returns on Thursday, 5 February with defending champions France taking on Ireland. [...]

Scotland players tell BBC Sport their mental health suffered after they were told their contracts would end following the World Cup. [...]

The world's oldest rugby tournament is the stage for a clutch of young stars to make their name. [...]