Ireland to open and close 2027 Six Nations with night kick-offs - RTÉ Sport

[Dominique Farrell]

Ireland will open and conclude the 2027 Six Nations championship with night kick-offs at home to England and France respectively.

Andy Farrell's side, who head into the final round of this year’s Six Nations against Scotland bidding for a Triple Crown and still in the hunt for the championship, will play three of their five fixtures at night, including both home games in Dublin.

 

Ireland will get the 2027 edition underway when they host England on Friday night (8.10pm), 5 February.

Eight days later Ireland travel to Rome to take on a much-improved Italy on Saturday, 13 February for a 2.10pm kick-off, a game that will be broadcast live on RTÉ television.

In Round 3, Cardiff will be the venue when Wales host Ireland on Saturday, 20 February for a 2.10pm kick-off before the teams enjoy a week break.

Ireland will have their second Friday night fixture when they play Scotland at Murrayfield on 3 March (8.10pm) in front of the RTÉ cameras.

The Round 5 'Super Saturday’ on 13 March will begin with Italy hosting Wales at 2.10pm, followed by the clash of England and Scotland at Twickenham at 4.40pm.

The final game of the championship could have championship ramifications when France are the visitors at Aviva Stadium for a 8.10pm kick-off, with the tournament finale live on RTÉ.

 

2027 Six Nations

 

Round 1

 

Friday, 5 February

 

8.10pm Ireland v England, Aviva Stadium

 

Round 2

 

Saturday, 13 February

 

2.10pm Italy v Ireland, Stadio Olimpico (live on RTÉ)

 

Round 3

 

Saturday, 20 February

 

2.10pm, Wales v Ireland, Principality Stadium

 

Round 4

 

Friday, 5 March

 

8.10pm, Scotland v Ireland, Murrayfield (live on RTÉ)

 

Round 5

 

Saturday, 13 March

 

8.10pm, Ireland v France, Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ)