Six Nations 2027: Ireland vs England starts men’s tournament with England vs Scotland on final weekend


The 2027 Men’s Six Nations will begin with a clash between Ireland and England in Dublin.

That heavyweight contest will take place on Friday February 5 with England out for revenge after a home loss to Ireland during this year’s tournament.

Scotland host Italy and France entertain Wales on Saturday February 6 in the other round-one fixtures.

Six Nations 2027: Ireland vs England starts men’s tournament with England vs Scotland on final weekend
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England welcome France to Twickenham during round two and then Italy in round three – the side they lost to for the first time during the 2026 Six Nations.

Scotland host Ireland in a Friday night fixture in round four, with Wales at home to England in the penultimate set of fixtures.

All three final-round fixtures take place on Saturday March 13, starting with Italy vs Wales. England face Scotland at Twickenham before Ireland take on France in Dublin.

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2027 Six Nations fixtures

All times UK and Ireland

Round 1

Friday February 5
Ireland vs England (8.10pm)

Saturday February 6
Scotland vs Italy (2.10pm)
France vs Wales (4.40pm)

Round 2

Saturday February 13
Italy vs Ireland (2.10pm)
Scotland vs Wales (4.40pm)

Sunday February 14
England vs France (3.10pm)

Round 3

Saturday February 20
Wales vs Ireland (2.10pm)
England vs Italy (4.40pm)

Sunday February 21
France vs Scotland (3.10pm)

Round 4

Friday March 5
Scotland vs Ireland (8.10pm)

Saturday March 6
Italy vs France (2.10pm)
Wales vs England (4.40pm)

Round 5

Saturday March 13
Italy vs Wales (2.10pm)
England vs Scotland (4.40pm)
Ireland vs France (8.10pm)