Check out Six Nations fixtures here. Six Nations 2025 kicks off today, Friday, January 31 in France, and Ireland will be playing its first match at home in Dublin on Saturday against England.

Men's Six Nations gets underway on January 31. Here's how last year's rugby union international tournament unfolded.

Ireland are aiming to become the first men's side to win three Six Nations titles in a row, but how have previous attempts fallen short?

Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England is at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and there have been concerns about the atmosphere at some rugby internationals

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The Six Nations begins on Friday under the lights in Paris, drawing back the curtain on the most exciting six weeks of rugby action the northern hemisphere has to offer.

Despite injuries and tough away trips Fabien Galthié‘s side have enough quality to beat everyone if they keep themselves focused

Defending champions Ireland are 7/4 joint-favourites with France ahead of the 2025 Six Nations Championship, which kicks off on Friday

France host Wales on Friday night in the opening game of the 2025 Six Nations seeking a first title in the tournament since rampaging past all contenders for the 2022 crown.

Ireland will be seeking to make history in 2025 as the first nation to become Six Nations champions for a third successive season. Given how competitive the tournament has become in modern times, this would represent a considerable achievement for the Green Army.

Jon Newcombe runs the rule over Saturday's Six Nations action, with four recommended bets in his staking plan.