England will miss the 2024 Six Nations after captain Owen Farrell suspended himself from the team “in order to prioritize his and his family’s mental health”.
Steve Borthwick has a rebuilding job on his hands following England’s third-place finish at the 2023 World Cup, with a number of key players announcing their international retirements, including Courtney Lawes, wing Jonny May and attacker Ben Youngs.
Six Nations Grand Slam winners Ireland They hope to defend their crown, but must do so without captain Johnny Sexton as well as winger Keith Earls, who both retired at the end of the World Cup.
They face stiff competition FranceDreams of home World Cup glory were dashed by eventual champions South Africa in the quarter-finals. ScotlandThose who couldn’t get out of the pool by beating Ireland or South Africa.
Wales He will also have a point to prove after losing to Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals. Italy After failing to make it out of the pool and being stunned by the New Zealand finalists, the team is hoping to bounce back.
When is the 2024 Six Nations?
The 2024 Six Nations will kick off at 8pm UK time on 2 February 2024, with France hosting champions Ireland.
Both teams last played at the Stade de France in October for the World Cup quarter-finals and were eliminated from the tournament on successive nights.
Ireland’s traveling supporters were among the loudest at the global spectacle, with fans and players alike belting out The Cranberries’ lyrics. Zombie after every win. We expect more of the same in the Six Nations.
England will start their tournament against Italy on 3 February 2024 at 14.15 (UK time). Borthwick’s side will be hoping to improve on their previous performance in the Six Nations after finishing fourth in the standings with 10 points, 17 points behind their rivals. winners, Ireland.
How to watch the 2024 Six Nations on TV?
This year’s fixtures will continue to be shown in the UK on both the BBC and ITV. Live broadcasts will be available for free on the BBC iPlayer and ITVX apps and can be downloaded to mobile or tablet devices.
The Six Nations’ long-term future on free-to-air TV is uncertain after the government rejected calls to add the tournament to the list of sporting events that must be shown free-to-air.
Who are the referees?
Karl Dickson will referee next year’s Six Nations opener, which will pit 2023 Grand Slam champions Ireland against 2022 champions France.
Eight assistant referees, including Scotland’s Hollie Davidson, will make their Six Nations debuts.
Read the full list of referee appointments here.
All 2024 Six Nations fixtures
All times GMT
first round
Friday, February 2: France v Ireland,
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To start: 20:00
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Place: Oranage Velodrome, Marseille
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Judge: Karl Dickinson (ENG)
Saturday, February 3: Italy – England
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To start : 14.15
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Place: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
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Judge: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Saturday, February 3: Wales v Scotland
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To start: 16.45
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Place: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
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Judge: Ben O’Keefe (New Zealand)
second part
Saturday, February 10: Scotland v France
Saturday, February 10: England v Wales
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To start: 16.45
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Place: Twickenham Stadium, London
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Judge: James Doleman (New Zealand)
Sunday, February 11: Ireland v Italy
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To start: 3 p.m.
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Place: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
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Judge: Pierre Brousset (France)
third round
Saturday, February 24: Ireland v Wales
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To start: 14.15
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Place: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
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Judge: Andrea Piardi (Ita)
Saturday, February 24: Scotland v England
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To start: 16.45
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Place: Murrayfield, Edinburgh
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Judge: Andrew Brace (Ire)
Sunday, February 25: France v Italy
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To start: 3 p.m.
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Place: Decathlon Arena, Lille
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Judge: Christophe Ridley (ENG)
fourth round
Saturday, March 9: Italy v Scotland
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To start: 14.15
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Place: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
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Judge: Jaco Peyper (SA)
Saturday, March 9: England v Ireland
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To start: 16.45
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Place: Twickenham Stadium, Cardiff
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Judge: Nika Amashukeli (Geography)
Sunday, March 10: Wales v France
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To start: 3 p.m.
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Place: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
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Judge: Luke Pearce (ENG)
fifth round
Saturday, March 16: Wales – Italy,
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To start: 14.15
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Place: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
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Judge: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Saturday, March 16: Ireland v Scotland
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To start: 16.45
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Place: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
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Judge: Matthew Carley (ENG)
Saturday, March 16: France v England
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To start: 8pm
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Place: Groupama Stadium, Lyon
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Judge: Angus Gardner (Australia)
Who are the favorites to win the 2024 Six Nations?
While Ireland and France are the favorites of the betting companies, England is a little behind. Scotland, Wales and Italy are not preferred
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France win: 6/5
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Ireland to win: 6/4
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England to win: 11/2
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Scotland to win: 14/1
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Wales to win: 25/1
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Italy to win: 500/1
Odds correct December 6, 2023