Graphic shows match schedule for the tournament, with details of new bonus-point system introduced for 2017 tournament.
RUGBY
Six Nations 2017 schedule
February 4, 2017 - March 18, 2017 - The Six Nations Championship, the northern hemisphere’s premier rugby union tournament, gets underway. Reigning Grand Slam champions England will begin their campaign against France at Twickenham, hoping to continue their remarkable 13-match unbeaten streak of 2016. Elsewhere, opening weekend fixtures will see Scotland clash with Ireland at Murrayfield, and Italy take on Wales at the Stadio Olimpico.