Richmond North Yorkshire
At Bishop Blaize
Coverage between France v Ireland of Round 1 of the Six Nations from the Stade de France in Paris. The reigning champions France begin their title defence against Ireland in what is the first ever Thursday night opener in Six Nations history. Last season’s meeting saw France beat Ireland 42-27 in Dublin, a bonus-point win that derailed the Irish bid for a third straight title. France hold the edge in the long-running rivalry, winning significantly more of their over 100 Test meetings, while Ireland will be hoping to overturn that recent trend on French soil.
Coverage of Round 1 of the Six Nations from the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Scotland won last season’s meeting at Murrayfield 31-19 thanks in part to a hat-trick from Huw Jones, extending their strong head-to-head record against Italy — they’ve won 29 of the 38 Tests between these sides since 1996. Italy’s last victory over Scotland came in a thrilling 31-29 showdown in Rome in 2024, showcasing how unpredictable this fixture can be when played on home soil.
Coverage of Round 1 of the Six Nations from Twickenham Stadium. These long-time rivals meet with England aiming to build on an impressive pre-tournament run that includes an 11-game winning streak, though the team has not secured a Six Nations title since 2020. Wales come into the fixture under new leadership seeking to arrest a prolonged run of defeats in the Championship, having struggled over recent seasons and looking for a fresh start against their neighbours.
Coverage of Round 2 of the Six Nations from Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The Calcutta Cup fixture pits Scotland against England in one of the Championship’s most traditional rivalries; England’s last 11‑game winning streak underlines their recent consistency, but Scotland will be fired up to defend home advantage. With England having not claimed a title since 2020, a statement win here would send a strong message early in their campaign.
Coverage of Round 3 from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Scotland edged a thrilling contest against Wales 35‑29 in their last meeting in Edinburgh, a game that showcased both sides’ attacking flair and defensive lapses. The long rivalry favours Wales overall, but Scotland’s scalp in 2025 gives them confidence as they seek another statement result on Welsh soil.
Coverage of Round 3 of the Six Nations from Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille. France have been dominant against Italy in recent years, typically posting large winning margins with rapid try‑scoring depth, and last season’s clash reflected that gulf. Italy will be aiming to narrow that gap and spring an upset, but will need to flip that recent trend to trouble the defending champions in northern France.
