It all kicks off on Friday night in Paris where France are looking to begin a fresh title challenge at home to Wales who seem destined for a wooden spoon battle. Scotland host Italy and, like the French, need a statement victory to kick things off if they are going to present themselves as credible candidates to win the whole thing.

Latest news with champions Ireland set to name side for opener against England - Interim boss Simon Easterby faces a key call at fly half, with Scotland and Italy also set to reveal their line-ups tod

Italy last beat Scotland the last time the teams faced each other in the Six Nations on March 9, 2024. The Italians triumphed 31–29 in Rome. Prior to that, Italy’s last win in the fixture was in the 2015 Six Nations when they won 19-22 at Murrayfield.

Stafford McDowall, Duhan van der Merwe, Jonny Gray, Dave Cherry all start for Scotland in Six Nations; Scotland begin their campaign at home against Italy on Saturday February 1 (2.15pm kick-off); Gre

Fixtures and coverage times for the Under-20 Six Nations Championship, which begins on Thursday with defending champions England taking on Ireland in Cork.

The Men’s Six Nations returns to BBC TV, iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, Sounds, BBC Sport website/app and social media platforms

Five of the Warriors selected will start Saturday’s clash at the home of Scottish rugby, with Scotland looking to open their account with a win for the fifth championship in succession. Rory Darge is named as one of Scotland’s co-captains for Saturday’s clash,

Richard Cockerill urges Six Nations bosses to throw Georgia a lifeline as another championship begins without the perennial kings of Europe's second tier.

Scotland lock Jonny Gray will make his first test appearance for nearly two years after being named in the starting team for Saturday's Six Nations opener at home to Italy.

Take a look at the teams participating in the Six Nations tournament, their schedule, recent performances and more!

The Six Nations starts on Friday and the annual jamboree between the top rugby nations in the northern hemisphere isn’t short of storylines for the 2025 edition.

The Six Nations Championship kicks off this weekend, with pre tournament joint-favourites Ireland looking to win their third consecutive title. talkSPORT BET Ireland are offering new customers