The return of the Six Nations is just around the corner with Europe's best rugby teams ready to battle for the coveted title.
Ireland, under the guidance of interim head coach Simon Easterby, will look to defend their title and secure a third consecutive title.
While France will be eager to challenge their closest rivals after a disappointing campaign last season in which they finished second with the absence of their captain Antoine Dupont, who is set to make his brave return.
England will open their Six Nations campaign with a tough test against the reigning champions, while Wales will face a challenging first away match against Les Bleus as they look to regain their form and challenge for the title after a poor showing last year that saw them saw it end up at the bottom of the pile.
Both Scotland and Italy will hope to build on the progress they made last year and improve on their fourth and fifth place results.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Six Nations, including the full schedule, kick-off times and how to watch.
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When is the 2025 Six Nations?
The 2025 Six Nations will begin on Friday, January 31 when France host Wales at the Stade the France.
After five intense rounds of matches, the competition will conclude on Saturday, March 15, where one of the six nations will be crowned champions.
where to look
UK fans will be able to watch all the action from the 2025 Six Nations on BBC and ITV/
For those on the go, the games will be available to stream on both BBC iPlayer and ITV X.
Here at Mail Sport we'll also be providing regular coverage of the Six Nations, so you can keep up to date with all the action right here.
England
Wales will be hoping to regain their form after finishing bottom of the table last year.
Complete Six Nations 2025 schedule
(All times GMT)
First round
Friday January 31
France vs Wales – Stade de France, Paris (8:15 p.m., ITV)
Saturday February 1
Scotland vs Italy – Murrayfield, Edinburgh, (14:15, BBC)
Ireland vs England – Aviva Stadium, Dublin (16:45, ITV)
Second round
Saturday February 8
Wales vs Italy – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (14:15, BBC)
England-France – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (4:45 p.m., ITV)
Sunday February 9
Scotland vs Ireland – Murrayfield, Edinburgh (3pm, BBC)
Third round
Saturday February 22
Wales vs Ireland – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (14:15, BBC)
England-Scotland – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (4:45 p.m., ITV)
Sunday February 23
Italy vs France – Stadio Olimpico, Rome (3:00 p.m., ITV)
fourth round
Saturday March 8
Ireland vs France – Aviva Stadium, Dublin (2:15 p.m., ITV)
Scotland vs Wales – Murrayfield, Edinburgh (16:45, BBC)
Sunday March 9
England vs Italy – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (3pm, ITV)
fifth round
Saturday March 15
Italy vs Ireland – Stadio Olimpico, Rome (2.15pm, ITV)
Wales vs England – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (16:45, BBC)
France vs Scotland – Stade de France, Paris (8:00 p.m., ITV)