Six Nations 2024: Fixture dates, schedule, results, table, TV channels and how to follow showpiece rugby union competition

Published: 16:42, 10 Feb 2024Updated: 16:42, 10 Feb 2024The 2024 Six Nations are now up and running as England look to challenge title contenders Ireland and France.

England have flattered to deceive in the home nations tournament in recent years but a respectable third-placed finish at the World Cup last year leaves cause for optimism.

Farrell will miss the Six Nations with EnglandCredit: Getty
Steve Borthwick has headed into the Six Nations without his World Cup captain and fly-half Owen Farrell after his transfer to France.

In their opening game, England narrowly avoided a shock defeat to Italy, coming away 27-24 winners.

They next take on Wales aiming to make their first unbeaten start to the tournament for many years.

Six Nations 2024: How to follow
This year’s tournament got underway on Friday, February 2.

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It will run until ‘Super Saturday’ when all three fixtures in round five take place on the same day – Saturday, March 16.

The BBC and ITV will once again be screening every game of the Six Nations, with England games shared between the two broadcasters.

talkSPORT will also live updates throughout the tournament, with expert insight and analysis.

Smith is expected to fill in for Farrell at the Six NationsCredit: Getty
Six Nations 2024: Table
Correct as of February 3

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Six Nations 2024: Fixtures
Round One
Friday, February 2

France 17-38 Ireland

Saturday, February 3

Italy 24-27 England
Wales 26-27 Scotland

Round Two
Saturday, February 10

Scotland 16-20 France
England vs Wales, Twickenham Stadium, London – 4:45pm – ITV

Sunday, February 11

Ireland vs Italy, Aviva Stadium, Dublin – 3pm – ITV

Round Three
Saturday, February 24

Ireland vs Wales, Aviva Stadium, Dublin – 2.15pm – ITV
Scotland vs England, Murrayfield, Edinburgh – 4:45pm – BBC

Sunday, February 25

France vs Italy, Decathlon Arena, Lille – 3pm – ITV

Round Four
Saturday, March 9

Italy vs Scotland, Stadio Olimpico, Rome – 2:15pm – ITV
England vs Ireland, Twickenham Stadium, Cardiff – 4:45pm – ITV

Sunday, March 10

Wales vs France, Principality Stadium, Cardiff – 3pm – BBC

Round Five
Saturday March 16

Wales vs Italy, Principality Stadium, Cardiff – 2:15pm – BBC
Ireland vs Scotland, Aviva Stadium, Dublin – 4:45pm – ITV
France vs England, Groupama Stadium, Lyon – 8pm – ITV

Six Nations 2024 Outright Winner: Betting Odds
France – 6/5

Ireland – 6/4

England – 6/1

Scotland – 10/1

Wales – 22/1

Italy – 500/1

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*Odds Correct as of 30/1/2024

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