US EditionSix Nations Gets an Unusual Thursday Start Next Year when France Hosts Ireland
- The 2026 Six Nations will kick off on Thursday, February 5th with Ireland traveling to France for a rare Thursday evening match.
- Organisers scheduled the Thursday kickoff to accommodate broadcaster preferences by avoiding a scheduling conflict with the Milan-hosted Winter Olympics ceremony on February 6th.
- The 2026 championship runs from February 5 to March 14 with a reduced single fallow week and features five rounds culminating in a 'Super Saturday' finale.
- Nearly 130 million viewers followed the 2025 Six Nations, a 6.3% increase on 2024, highlighting the tournament's strong domestic and international appeal.
- This scheduling change and format compression suggest growing demands on teams and broadcasters, potentially raising concerns about player welfare and viewer engagement.
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einnews.comFrance to host Ireland in 2026 Six Nations opener
Six Nations champions France will host Ireland in the opening fixture of the 2026 edition in February, organisers said on Monday.The competition, featuring England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, will be played from February 5 to March 14.The final round will be a 'Super Saturday' on March
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Six Nations gets an unusual Thursday start next year when France hosts Ireland
DUBLIN (AP) — The Six Nations rugby tournament will start on a Thursday night for the first time next season when France opens the defense of its title against Ireland in Paris.
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