The 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship is just around the corner, kicking off on Friday, 2nd February 2024. It promises to be another thrilling tournament filled with passion, rivalry, and some of the best rugby in the world. The tournament will see the six participating nations – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales – locked in a fierce competition for glory.
There is no “2024 Six Nations Rugby Pacific season.” There are two separate rugby competitions taking place in 2024:
2024 Six Nations Championship
- Dates: February 2nd – March 16th, 2024
- Participating Teams: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales
- Key dates:
- Round 1: February 2nd-3rd
- Round 2: February 10th-11th
- Round 3: February 24th-25th
- Round 4: March 2nd-3rd
- Round 5: March 10th-16th
2024 Six Nations Rugby Venues
The Six Nations will be played at some of the most iconic stadiums in the world, including the Stade de France in Paris, the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, and Twickenham Stadium in London. Here’s a table showing the venues for the 2024 Six Nations Rugby:
| Round | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2 | France vs Ireland | Orange Vélodrome, Marseille |
| 1 | Feb 3 | Italy vs England | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
| 1 | Feb 3 | Wales vs Scotland | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
| 2 | Feb 10 | Scotland vs Wales | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| 2 | Feb 11 | Ireland vs France | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| 2 | Feb 11 | England vs Italy | Twickenham Stadium, London |
| 3 | Feb 24 | France vs Italy | Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille |
| 3 | Feb 24 | Wales vs England | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
| 3 | Feb 25 | Scotland vs Ireland | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| 4 | Mar 2 | England vs France | Stade Groupama, Lyon |
| 4 | Mar 2 | Italy vs Scotland | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
| 4 | Mar 3 | Wales vs Ireland | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
| 5 | Mar 10 | France vs Scotland | Stade de France, Paris |
| 5 | Mar 10 | Ireland vs Wales | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| 5 | Mar 16 | England vs Italy | Twickenham Stadium, London |
Notes:
- France will play all three of their home fixtures outside of their normal venue, the Stade de France, due to its preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
- The specific venues for France’s two remaining home games have not yet been announced.
I hope this information is helpful!
2024 Six Nations Rugby Fixtures
Here’s a list of the matches for the 2024 Six Nations Rugby tournament:
Round 1 (February 2nd – 3rd):
- France vs Ireland: Orange Vélodrome, Marseille, France
- Italy vs England: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
- Wales vs Scotland: Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Round 2 (February 10th – 11th):
- Scotland vs Wales: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Ireland vs France: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
- England vs Italy: Twickenham Stadium, London, England
Round 3 (February 24th – 25th):
- France vs Italy: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, France
- Wales vs England: Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
- Scotland vs Ireland: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
Round 4 (March 2nd – 3rd):
- England vs France: Stade Groupama, Lyon, France
- Italy vs Scotland: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
- Wales vs Ireland: Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Round 5 (March 10th – 16th):
- France vs Scotland: Stade de France, Paris, France
- Ireland vs Wales: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
- England vs Italy: Twickenham Stadium, London, England
Six Nations 2024 Live Broadcast TV Schedule
The 2024 Six Nations Rugby Championship kicks off on February 2nd and promises thrilling rugby action throughout the tournament. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the live broadcast TV schedule for each match:
Round 1 (February 2-3):
- Friday, February 2nd:
- France vs. Ireland (8:00 PM CET) – Live on France 2 (France) and BBC One (UK)
- Saturday, February 3rd:
- Italy vs. England (3:15 PM GMT) – Live on ITV (UK) and Rai Due (Italy)
- Wales vs. Scotland (5:45 PM GMT) – Live on BBC One (UK) and S4C (Wales)
Round 2 (February 10-11):
- Saturday, February 10th:
- Scotland vs. France (4:45 PM GMT) – Live on BBC One (UK) and France 2 (France)
- England vs. Wales (4:45 PM GMT) – Live on ITV (UK) and S4C (Wales)
- Sunday, February 11th:
- Ireland vs. Italy (3:00 PM GMT) – Live on Virgin Media One (Ireland) and BBC Two (UK)
Round 3 (February 24-25):
- Saturday, February 24th:
- Ireland vs. Wales (2:15 PM GMT) – Live on Virgin Media One (Ireland) and S4C (Wales)
- Scotland vs. England (4:45 PM GMT) – Live on BBC One (UK) and ITV (UK)
- Sunday, February 25th:
- France vs. Italy (7:00 PM CET) – Live on France 2 (France) and Rai Due (Italy)
Round 4 (March 9-10):
- Saturday, March 9th:
- Italy vs. Scotland (2:15 PM GMT) – Live on BBC Two (UK) and S4C (Wales)
- England vs. Ireland (4:45 PM GMT) – Live on ITV (UK) and Virgin Media One (Ireland)
- Sunday, March 10th:
- Wales vs. France (4:00 PM GMT) – Live on S4C (Wales) and France 2 (France)
Round 5 (March 16-17):
- Saturday, March 16th:
- Scotland vs. Wales (2:15 PM GMT) – Live on BBC One (UK) and S4C (Wales)
- Ireland vs. France (4:45 PM GMT) – Live on Virgin Media One (Ireland) and France 2 (France)
- Sunday, March 17th:
- England vs. Italy (3:00 PM GMT) – Live on ITV (UK) and Rai Due (Italy)
The Contenders
- France: The reigning champions will be looking to defend their title. They are the favorites heading into the tournament, boasting a strong team and home advantage for the first two rounds.
- Ireland: The Irish are always a threat, and they will be looking to reclaim the title they last won in 2018. They have a talented young squad with plenty of experience at the highest level.
- England: England are always a tough team to beat, and they will be looking to improve on their third-place finish in 2023. They have a new head coach in Steve Borthwick, who will be hoping to instil a new winning culture.
- Scotland: Scotland have been making steady progress in recent years, and they will be looking to build on their fourth-place finish in 2023. They have a young, exciting team with a bright future.
- Wales: Wales are always a competitive team, but they have struggled in recent years. They will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing fifth-place finish in 2023.
- Italy: Italy are the underdogs of the tournament, but they have been showing signs of improvement in recent years. They will be looking to avoid the wooden spoon for the second year in a row.
How to Watch
- The Six Nations will be broadcast live on a variety of channels around the world. In the UK, the matches will be shown on BBC and ITV. In Ireland, the matches will be shown on RTÉ. In France, the matches will be shown on France Télévisions. In Italy, the matches will be shown on Sky Italia. In Scotland, the matches will be shown on BBC Scotland and STV. In Wales, the matches will be shown on S4C. In the United States, the matches will be shown on NBC Sports Gold. In Canada, the matches will be streamed live on DAZN.
Predictions
It’s still early to say who will win the 2024 Six Nations, but France are the clear favorites. However, Ireland, England, and Scotland all have the potential to challenge for the title. Wales and Italy will be battling it out to avoid the wooden spoon.
Conclusion
The 2024 Six Nations promises to be an exciting tournament, with close matches and plenty of drama. Don’t miss out on all the action!
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