Six Nations 2023: Schedule, schedule, kick-off times for England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy | Rugby Union News

The opening weekend will see Wales host Ireland, England take on Scotland and France take on Italy. The Championships end on Super Saturday March 18 as Scotland host Italy, Wales visit France and Ireland host England; France are looking to defend their title in a World Cup year.

The 2023 Guinness Six Nations run from February 4 to March 18 and will be vitally important ahead of the Rugby World Cup in the autumn.

Last time out, France won their first championship since 2010 and finished the Grand Slam. Ireland finished second – only losing to the champions – while England, Scotland and Wales faltered. Italy got a foothold on the table but managed a memorable win over Wales.

The opener of this year’s Championship will see Wales host Ireland on Saturday February 4 (2.15pm). The same day, England faces Scotland (4:45 p.m.). The first weekend will end with Italy taking on France on Sunday February 5 (3 p.m.).

The second weekend begins with the top two from last year’s league as Ireland take on France on Saturday February 11 (2:15 p.m.). Scotland host Wales later today (4.45pm) before England host Italy on Sunday February 12 (3pm).

Week three will see Italy host Ireland (2.15pm) before Wales host England (4.45pm) in a game that always produces moments to savor on Saturday 25 February. The third week will end with France taking on Scotland on Sunday February 26 (3 p.m.).

In week four, Wales will be hoping not to lose back-to-back to Italy on Saturday March 11 (2:15 p.m.) as England take on France for Le Crunch (4:45 p.m.). Sunday March 12, Scotland welcomes Ireland for a Celtic confrontation (3 p.m.).

The Six Nations Championships conclude on Super Saturday March 18. Scotland host Italy (12:30 p.m.), Wales visit France (2:45 p.m.) and Ireland welcome England (5 p.m.).

2023 Six Nations schedule

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Wales vs Ireland (2:15 p.m.)
England v Scotland (4:45 p.m.)

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Italy vs France (3 p.m.)

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Ireland v France (2:15 p.m.)
Scotland v Wales (4:45 p.m.)

Sunday, February 12, 2023

England v Italy (3 p.m.)

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Italy vs Ireland (2:15 p.m.)
Wales v England (4:45 p.m.)

Sunday, February 26, 2023

France vs Scotland (3 p.m.)

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Italy v Wales (2:15 p.m.)
England v France (4:45 p.m.)

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Scotland v Ireland (3 p.m.)

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Scotland v Italy (12:30 p.m.)
France v Wales (2:45 p.m.)
Ireland v England (5 p.m.)