{"id":45016,"date":"2024-02-01T11:26:15","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T10:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1983811"},"modified":"2024-02-01T13:49:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T12:49:13","slug":"when-does-the-six-nations-2024-start-opening-match-and-full-schedule","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/when-does-the-six-nations-2024-start-opening-match-and-full-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"When does the Six Nations 2024 start? Opening match and full schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your guide to when the Six Nations 2024 will go ahead, including the schedule for the tournament. <\/p>

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

Published: Thursday, 01 February 2024 at 10:26 AM<\/p>

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The Six Nations 2024 has arrived, with a mouthwatering opening match ready to bring the competition to life this weekend.<\/p>\n

Reigning champions Ireland kick-start their title defence against 2022 champions France in a duel between the two pre-tournament favourites.<\/p>\n

England, Italy, Scotland and Wales must wait until Saturday for their first taste of the competition.<\/p>\n

Given each team only plays five matches, a fast start is crucial in the Six Nations \u2013 opening results set the tone for the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n

Fans across the globe were treated to a feast of elite rugby action in the form of the Rugby World Cup in late 2023. The Six Nations makes a welcome return this winter.<\/p>\n

RadioTimes.com<\/a> brings you all the dates you need to know for the Six Nations 2024.<\/p>\n

When does the Six Nations 2024 start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Six Nations 2024 will begin on Friday 2nd February 2024 <\/strong>and run until the final day on Saturday 16th March 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>

What is the Six Nations 2024 opening match?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The opening match of the Six Nations 2024 will be\u00a0France v Ireland<\/strong> at\u00a08pm<\/strong> on\u00a0Friday 2nd February<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The game will be live on ITV1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

France won the Grand Slam in 2022 and Ireland clinched the Grand Slam in 2023. This opening match-up is arguably the biggest game of the tournament.<\/p>\n

Six Nations 2024 schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All UK time.<\/em><\/p>\n

Round One<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Friday 2nd February<\/strong><\/p>\n

France v Ireland (8pm) ITV1<\/p>\n

Saturday 3rd February<\/strong><\/p>\n

Italy v England (2:15pm) ITV1<\/p>\n

Wales v Scotland (4:45pm) BBC One<\/p>\n

Round Two<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Saturday 10th February<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scotland v France (2:15pm) BBC One<\/p>\n

England v Wales (4:45pm) ITV1<\/p>\n

Sunday 11th February<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ireland v Italy (3pm) ITV1<\/p>\n

Round Three<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Saturday 24th February<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ireland v Wales (2.15pm) ITV1<\/p>\n

Scotland v England (4:45pm) BBC One<\/p>\n

Sunday 25th February<\/strong><\/p>\n

France v Italy (3pm) ITV1<\/p>\n

Round Four<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Saturday 9th March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Italy v Scotland (2:15pm) ITV1<\/p>\n

England v Ireland (4:45pm) ITV1<\/p>\n

Sunday 10th March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wales v France (3pm) BBC One<\/p>\n

Round Five<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Saturday 16th March<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wales v Italy (2:15pm) BBC One<\/p>\n

Ireland v Scotland (4:45pm) ITV1<\/p>\n

France v England (8pm) ITV1<\/p>\n