{"id":28754,"date":"2023-01-17T15:30:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T14:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1770250"},"modified":"2023-01-17T16:55:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T15:55:37","slug":"when-does-the-six-nations-start-dates-kick-off-times-and-fixtures","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/when-does-the-six-nations-start-dates-kick-off-times-and-fixtures\/","title":{"rendered":"When does the Six Nations start? Dates, kick-off times and fixtures"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Michael Potts\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 17 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Six Nations 2023 is shaping up to be a fascinating tournament with two new coaches, fresh favourites and hope for Italy all blossoming ahead of this year\u2019s edition of the annual international rugby union showpiece.<\/p>\n

France romped to a Grand Slam title in 2022, but Ireland enter this tournament as favourites following a dominant spell of form shown by Andy Farrell\u2019s men towards the end of last year.<\/p>\n

England and Wales relieved coaches Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac of their duties respectively, to be replaced by Steve Borthwick and returning Welsh boss Warren Gatland.<\/p>\n

Scotland enter the tournament with a typical blend of promise and pessimism, while traditional whipping boys Italy finally ended their seven-year Six Nations winless streak with a narrow victory over Wales in 2022. They followed up that result with an impressive win over Australia in the Autumn Internationals.<\/p>\n

Fans around the world will be keen to see what the teams have to offer, especially in a World Cup year \u2013 and the wait is almost over.<\/p>\n

RadioTimes.com<\/a> rounds up everything you need to know, including dates and times, for the Six Nations 2023.<\/p>\n

When does the Six Nations start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Six Nations 2023 begins on Saturday 4th February 2023<\/strong> with a stacked opening round of matches.<\/p>\n
Wales kickstart the tournament with a clash against Ireland, while England face Scotland at Twickenham.<\/p>\n
Six Nations dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Round One:<\/strong> 4th\/5th February<\/p>\n
Round Two:<\/strong> 11th\/12th February<\/p>\n
Round Three: <\/strong>25th\/26th February<\/p>\n
Round Four:<\/strong> 11th\/12th March<\/p>\n
Round Five \u2013 Super Saturday:<\/strong> 18th March<\/p>
Six Nations fixtures 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Round One<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Saturday 4th February<\/strong><\/p>\n
Wales v Ireland (2:15pm)<\/p>\n
England v Scotland (4:45pm)<\/p>\n
Sunday 5th February<\/strong><\/p>\n
Italy v France (3pm)<\/p>\n
Round Two<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Saturday 11th February<\/strong><\/p>\n
Ireland v France (2:15pm)<\/p>\n
Scotland v Wales (4:45pm)<\/p>\n
Sunday 12th February<\/strong><\/p>\n
England v Italy (3pm)<\/p>\n
Round Three<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Saturday 25th February<\/strong><\/p>\n
Italy v Ireland (2:15pm)<\/p>\n
Wales v England (4:45pm)<\/p>\n
Sunday 26th February<\/strong><\/p>\n
France v Scotland (3pm)<\/p>\n
Round Four<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Saturday 11th March<\/strong><\/p>\n
Italy v Wales (2:15pm)<\/p>\n
England v France (4:45pm)<\/p>\n
Sunday 12th March<\/strong><\/p>\n
Scotland v Ireland (3pm)<\/p>\n
Round Five<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Saturday 18th March<\/strong><\/p>\n
Scotland v Italy (12:30pm)<\/p>\n
France v Wales (2:45pm)<\/p>\n
Ireland v England (5pm)<\/p>