Ireland host England in 2027 Six Nations opener

England will travel to Dublin to play Ireland in the opening match of next year’s Six Nations on Friday 5 February.

The following day Scotland will host Italy at Murrayfield and France welcome Wales to Paris.

England entertain France at Allianz Stadium in the second round, after Italy meet Ireland in Rome and Wales travel to Scotland.

Wales face Ireland, England play Italy and France take on Scotland in the third round.

Scotland meet Ireland in Edinburgh in the fourth round on Friday 5 March, when the tournament resumes after a rest weekend.

All times GMT

Round 1

Ireland v England – Friday 5 February (20:10)

Scotland v Italy – Saturday 6 February (14:10)

France v Wales – Saturday 6 February (16:40)

Round 2

Italy v Ireland – Saturday 13 February (14:10)

Scotland v Wales – Saturday 13 February (16:40)

England v France – Sunday 14 February (15:10)

Round 3

Wales v Ireland – Saturday 20 February (14:10)

England v Italy – Saturday 20 February (16:40)

France v Scotland – Sunday 21 February (15:10)

Round 4

Scotland v Ireland – Friday 5 March (20:10)

Italy v France – Saturday 6 March (14:10)

Wales v England – Saturday 6 March (16:40)

Round 5

Italy v Wales – Saturday 13 March (14:10)

England v Scotland – Saturday 13 March (16:40)