The approaching weekend signals the imminent arrival of the third round of the 2024 Six Nations. In this ongoing competition, Ireland and England stand out as the only teams yet to taste defeat, poised for challenging encounters in the upcoming matches.
Murrayfield awaits England on Saturday as they gear up to confront Scotland, grappling with the recent blow of Alex Mitchell’s sidelining for the remainder of the Six Nations due to a knee injury.
Ireland, fresh from a commanding 36-0 triumph over Italy at the Aviva Stadium, sets its sights on sustaining the pursuit of defending the grand slam title when Wales journeys to Dublin on Saturday.
France, having clinched a contentious 20-16 win over Scotland, aims to regain momentum as they host Italy at the Decathlon Arena in Lille on Sunday.
For those eager to follow the 2024 Six Nations on TV, fixtures will continue to be broadcast on both the BBC and ITV in the UK. Free live streams are accessible on BBC iPlayer and ITVX apps, downloadable on mobile or tablet devices.
The fate of the Six Nations on free-to-air TV hangs in the balance, with the British Government dismissing proposals to include the tournament in the roster of sporting events mandated for free broadcast.
The schedule for the 2024 Six Nations unfolds as follows:
Round one: On Friday, February 2, France experienced a 17-38 defeat at the hands of Ireland. The following day witnessed Italy’s 24-27 loss to England and Scotland’s 26-27 defeat against Wales.
Round two: Scotland succumbed to France with a 16-20 outcome on Saturday, February 10, while England narrowly edged past Wales with a 16-14 victory. On Sunday, February 11, Ireland dominated Italy with a resounding 36-0 win.
Round three, slated for Saturday, February 24, features Ireland facing Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin (Kick-off: 2.15pm), Scotland taking on England at Murrayfield in Edinburgh (Kick-off: 4.45pm), and France challenging Italy at the Decathlon Arena in Lille (Kick-off: 3pm).
Looking ahead to round four on Saturday, March 9, Italy confronts Scotland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome (Kick-off: 2.15pm), England clashes with Ireland at Twickenham Stadium in Cardiff (Kick-off: 4.45pm), and Wales tackles France at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (Kick-off: 3pm).
The final round on Saturday, March 16, sees Wales meeting Italy at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (Kick-off: 2.15pm), Ireland facing Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin (Kick-off: 4.45pm), and France taking on England at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon (Kick-off: 8pm).
In a competition marked by uncertainties, each match promises intensity and drama, adding layers to the unfolding narrative of the 2024 Six Nations.
Commencing on the evening of February 2, 2024, this edition of the Six Nations kicked off with a Friday night clash between France and Ireland in Marseille. Fast forward to the culmination of the tournament, and ‘Super Saturday’ on March 16 marks the grand finale, featuring all three matches on the same day. This scheduling twist adds an extra layer of anticipation, ensuring a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 Six Nations.
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