England Handed Nightmare Start to 2025 Six Nations as Fixtures & Kick-Off Times is Confirmed
01/03/2025 03:34 AM
England will kick off their 2025 Guinness Six Nations campaign with a daunting away fixture at the Aviva Stadium against red-hot Ireland.
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It's no easy task for Steve Borthwick's side, as Ireland boasts a remarkable record of just two losses in their last 41 home games. With the Irish machine firing on all cylinders, the stakes couldn't be higher for England.
After facing Ireland, Farrell's men will head to Scotland and Wales, before returning to Dublin to host France. Their final match will see them travel to Rome for a date with Italy.
The tournament officially kicks off on Friday, January 31, with France welcoming Wales to Paris for a 9:15 pm local time kick-off. England's first game follows the next day, as Scotland faces Italy at Murrayfield, as revealed by tournament organisers.
In 2025, the UK's coverage will again be split between BBC and ITV, with S4C providing Welsh-language commentary. French fans will tune into France Télévisions, while Irish coverage will come courtesy of RTÉ and Virgin Media. In Italy, Sky Italia remains the home of Six Nations action. Plus, expect widespread international broadcast coverage and a World Feed service to ensure fans across the globe don't miss a moment.
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2025 Six Nations Fixtures
ROUND 1
- Friday 31 January
- France vs Wales – 8.15pm
- Saturday 1 February
- Scotland vs Italy – 2.15pm
- Ireland vs England – 4.45pm
ROUND 2
- Saturday 8 February
- Italy vs Wales – 2.15pm
- England vs France – 4.45pm
- Sunday 9 February
- Scotland vs Ireland – 3pm
ROUND 3
- Saturday 22 February
- Wales vs Ireland – 2.15pm
- England vs Scotland – 4.45pm
- Sunday 23 February
- Italy vs France – 3pm
ROUND 4
- Saturday 8 March
- Ireland vs France – 2.15pm
- Scotland vs Wales – 4.45pm
- Sunday 9 March
- England vs Italy – 3pm
ROUND 5
- Saturday 15 March
- Italy vs Ireland – 2.15pm
- Wales vs England – 4.45pm
- France vs Scotland – 8pm
AI predicts the next 20 Six Nations winners, Scotland finally win it
Groundbreaking AI technology has unveiled its jaw-dropping forecasts for the next two decades of Six Nations glory, and the results are nothing short of mind-blowing.
According to the cutting-edge predictions, England is poised to clinch victory in a staggering five out of the next 20 tournaments, while Scotland is primed for a historic triumph, marking their first title since their Five Nations conquest in 1999.
However, the road ahead seems daunting for Wales, as the AI oracle forecasts a prolonged wait until 2041 for their next taste of Six Nations glory.
Meanwhile, traditional powerhouses such as England, Ireland, and France are slated to dominate the competition, casting a shadow over Welsh aspirations.
Check out the next 20 Six Nations winner’s below.
2025: France
2026: Ireland
2027: England
2028: England
2029: Scotland
2030: France
2031: Ireland
2032: England
2033: Ireland
2034: France
2035: Ireland
2036: England
2037: Scotland
2038: France
2039: Ireland
2040: England
2041: Wales
2042: France
2043: Ireland
QUIZ: Can You Name Every England Six Nations Captain (2000 – 2024)
Today, we pose you the challenge of naming all 20 previous England captains, that have led the country in the modern Six Nations Championships.
From 2000 to today, some of these captains only led the side for a handful of matches, whilst others had numerous campaigns under the belt.
Good luck, your time starts now!
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