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2027 Six Nations: Ireland vs England Opens, England vs Scotland Closes

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The 2027 Six Nations will kick off with a blockbuster clash between Ireland and England in Dublin on Friday, February 5. This heavyweight opener comes as England seeks revenge after losing to Ireland at home in the 2026 tournament. The weekend's other fixtures see Scotland host Italy and France entertain Wales on Saturday, February 6.

Round two features England hosting France at Twickenham before facing Italy in round three - a team that handed England their first-ever Six Nations defeat in 2026. The tournament's penultimate weekend includes Scotland hosting Ireland on Friday, March 5, and Wales hosting England in a crucial match. All final-round fixtures are scheduled for Saturday, March 13, with England facing Scotland at Twickenham and Ireland taking on France in Dublin.

The tournament concludes with Italy facing Wales in the early match, followed by the England-Scotland showdown. This scheduling creates a dramatic final weekend where the championship could be decided in the closing matches, particularly with Ireland's clash against France potentially determining the tournament's outcome.