Ireland Seeks Historic Three-Peat as 2025 Men's Six Nations Kicks Off This Friday

The 2025 Men's Six Nations Championship is set to get underway this Friday, January 31, with Ireland aiming to become the first nation to win three consecutive titles in the tournament.

The 15-match competition will take place across five match rounds, culminating in "Super Saturday" on March 15. France returns to Stade de France after a year's absence due to Olympics preparations and will host Wales in the opening fixture. England faces off against Ireland at home, while Scotland and Italy kick off their campaigns against each other.

The tournament marks the first time since 1997 that the competition has started with a January fixture. Defending champions Ireland hope to replicate form from last year's Grand Slam win, while England seek to bounce back from last season's third-place finish.

Head coach Andy Farrell is absent this year due to his secondment as head coach of the British and Irish Lions to the 2025 Rugby World Cup Squad.

New captain Maro Itoje will look to lead Steve Borthwick's side to glory, while France hopes to regain their form after a disappointing performance last season. The English team looks to end Scotland's winning run in the Calcutta Cup and secure revenge against Ireland.

Here is the schedule for the 2025 Men's Six Nations event:

Friday, January 31: France vs Wales (8:15 pm) Saturday, February 1: Scotland vs Italy (2:15 pm), Ireland vs England (4:45 pm)

Sunday, February 9: Scotland vs Ireland (3 pm)

Tuesday, March 8: Ireland vs France (2:15 pm), Scotland vs Wales (4:45 pm)

Saturday, March 15: Italy vs Ireland (2:15 pm), Wales vs England (4:45 pm), France vs Scotland (8 pm)