The second round of the 2024 Six Nations kicks off today with Scotland hosting France at Murrayfield before England tackle Wales at Twickenham. On Sunday, Ireland welcome Italy to Dublin.
Ireland are brimming with “massive belief” after launching their Six Nations defence last week with a landmark demolition of pre-tournament favourites France.
England survived a scare at the Stadio Olimpico to begin their post-World Cup rebuild with victory in Italy. George Ford says a new leadership group is emerging.
The Six Nations Rugby Championship is set to begin this Friday as six of Europe’s best international squads will compete in a round-robin tournament for six weeks to determine the best in 2024.
Ireland, looking to defend their Grand Slam crown, enter the tournament as the highest-ranked team in the Six Nations.
Six Nations Rugby Round 2 (Feb. 10)
February 10: Scotland vs. France
Start Time: 9:15 am
Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh Referee: Nic Berry (Aus)
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February 10: England vs. Wales
Start Time: 11:45 am
Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London Referee: James Doleman (NZ)
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2024 Six Nations Rugby Venues
England (Twickenham)
Wales (Cardiff)
Scotland (Edinburgh)
Italy (Rome)
Ireland (Dublin)
France (Marseille, Lille and Lyon)
France’s venue has been changed due to the Olympics.
Where to watch Six Nation Rugby 2024 In the United States?
The Six Nations Rugby Championships will be broadcast on NBC Sports in the United States.
How to Watch Six Nation Rugby 2024 In the United Kingdom?
BBC One will broadcast live coverage of one game every round.
* Wales v Scotland on 3 February
* Scotland v France on 10 February
* Scotland v England on 24 February
* Wales v France on 10 March
* Wales v Italy on 16 March
All the other matches will be shown live on ITV.
How to Watch Six Nation Rugby 2024 from Anywhere?
Alternatively, you can enjoy the tournament from anywhere in the world through PremiumTV for a one-time payment of only $9.99 (DayPass) $19.99 (Tournament Pass) without needing a VPN. Another good thing is that there are no hidden or automatic charges.
2024 Six Nation Rugby Preview
Europe’s six best international teams will battle it out across five rounds for a month and a half to claim the coveted trophy, all looking to bounce back from their respective Rugby World Cup disappointing run after South Africa won the mega event.
- Ireland
The Irish team hopes to match last year’s Grand Slam performance after bowing out of the World Cup to New Zealand in the quarterfinals.
Back-rower O’Mahony, who has captained the Irish team on ten previous occasions, is set to lead the squad into the Championship after Jonathan Sexton called on his career following last year’s Rugby World Cup.
- England
Head coach Steve Borthwick has named seven uncapped players in his 36-strong group, with Jamie George confirmed as captain as Owen Farrell stepped back to manage his mental wellbeing.
Henry Slade, a surprise omission from the World Cup squad, and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, have been recalled but no space for No. 8 Billy Vunipola and Kyle Sinckler.
- Wales
Moments before Wales squad announced for the Six Nations, their star winger Louis Rees-Zammit announced that he would quit the sport in an attempt to become an NFL player.
With World Cup co-captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake out due to injury, Daffyd Jenkins is set to lead the side (second youngest after Sam Warburton), following the Exeter lock’s impressive performances for his club this season.
Five uncapped players are named in the 34-player squad, 19 forwards and 15 backs. Cardiff back rows Alex Mann and Mackenzie Martin, their club team-mates Cameron Winnett (full-back) and Evan Lloyd (flanker), and Bath prop Archie Griffin are included.
Also, there is a recall for James Botham, the son of England cricket great Sir Ian Botham.
- Scotland
Scotland will be hoping to build on a third-place finish a year ago. Hear coach Gregor Townsend has named former England prop Alec Hepburn as one of four new players in his squad for the Championship.
However, there’s no place for experienced
Edinburgh flanker Hamish Watson, who was picked in the World Cup squad.
- France:
French team finished second behind Ireland at the 2023 Six Nations, and they hope to go one step further this year.
With Antoine Dupont taking a break to focus on playing Sevens at the Paris Olympics, No. 8 Gregory Alldritt will lead the side in this year’s tournament.
Five uncapped players are in the squad, including Racing 92 scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec, who’ll help fill the void left by Dupont. Uini Atonio is also included after he took a U-turn on his decision to retire from international duty after the World Cup last year.
- Italy
Without the services of Harlequins lock Dino Lamb, who is out due to an injury, Italy begins life under new coach Gonzalo Quesada after a post-tournament coaching change.
The new head coach has named five uncapped players in his squad for the tournament, including Exeter’s South Africa-born back-row Ross Vintcent.
Mirco Spagnolo, Alessandro Izekor, Matteo Nocera, and Luca Rizzoli will also be hoping to win their first caps when they face England in their opening game.
Wales
- Forwards
Corey Domachowski (Cardiff Rugby), Kemsley Mathias (Scarlets), Gareth Thomas (Ospreys), Elliot Dee (Dragons), Ryan Elias (Scarlets), Evan Lloyd (Cardiff Rugby), Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby), Leon Brown (Dragons), Archie Griffin (Bath Rugby), Adam Beard (Ospreys), Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs), Will Rowlands (Racing 92), Teddy Williams (Cardiff Rugby), Taine Basham (Dragons), James Botham (Cardiff Rugby), Alex Mann (Cardiff Rugby), Mackenzie Martin (Cardiff Rugby), Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers), Aaron Wainwright (Dragons)
- Backs
Gareth Davies (Scarlets), Kieran Hardy (Scarlets), Tomos Williams (Cardiff Rugby), Sam Costelow (Scarlets), Cai Evans (Dragons), Ioan Lloyd (Scarlets), Mason Grady (Cardiff Rugby), George North (Ospreys), Joe Roberts (Scarlets), Nick Tompkins (Saracens), Owen Watkin (Ospreys), Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby), Rio Dyer (Dragons), Tom Rogers (Scarlets), Cameron Winnett (Cardiff Rugby)
2024 Six Nations Rugby Schedule
Six Nations Rugby Round 1
February 2: France vs. Ireland
Start Time: 3:00 pm EST
Venue: Oranage Velodrome, Marseille, France
Referee: Karl Dickinson (ENG)
February 3: Italy vs. England
Start Time: 9:15 am EST
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Referee: Paul Williams (NZ)
February 3: Wales vs. Scotland
Start Time: 11:45 am EST
Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Referee: Ben O’Keefe (NZ)
Six Nations Rugby Round 2
February 10: Scotland vs. France
Start Time: 9:15 am
Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh Referee: Nic Berry (Aus)
February 10: England vs. Wales
Start Time: 11:45 am
Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London Referee: James Doleman (NZ)
February 11: Ireland vs. Italy
Start Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Referee: Pierrre Brousset (Fra)
Six Nations Rugby Round 3
February 24: Ireland vs. Wales
Start Time: 9:15 am
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Referee: Andrea Piardi (Ita)
February 24: Scotland vs. England
Start Time: 11:45 am
Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh Referee: Andrew Brace (Ire)
February 25: France vs. Italy
Start Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Decathlon Arena, Lille Referee: Christophe Ridley (ENG)
Six Nations Rugby Round 4
March 9: Italy vs. Scotland
Start Time: 9:15 am
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Referee: Jaco Peyper (SA)
March 9: England vs. Ireland
Start Time: 11:45 am
Venue: Twickenham Stadium, Cardiff Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)
March 10: Wales vs. France
Start Time: 11:00 am
Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Referee: Luke Pearce (ENG)
Six Nations Rugby Round 5
March 16: Wales vs. Italy
Start Time: 10:15 am
Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Referee: Mathieu Raynal (Fra)
March 16: Ireland vs. Scotland
Start Time: 12:45 pm
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Referee: Matthew Carley (ENG)
March 16: France vs. England
Start Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: Groupama Stadium, Lyon Referee: Angus Gardner (Aus)