Six Nations 2021: Fixtures, dates, kick-off times, results and full match schedule

England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales will battle it out for the Six Nations crown

Sunday 21 March 2021 12:54 EDT

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The 2021 Six Nations Championship is underway despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales will battle it out for the Six Nations crown, with the first of five rounds of fixtures on 6-7 February.

England begun the defence of their title with defeat at Twickenham to Scotland. Italy lost to France in Rome while Wales took the win against Ireland in Cardiff in the other two games on the opening weekend.

Here is everything you need to know:

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When is the Six Nations?

The tournament begins on Saturday 6 February when Italy meet France in Rome, followed by England’s match against Scotland at Twickenham later that afternoon.

The Six Nations concludes on 20 March when Scotland play Italy, Ireland host England and France meet Wales.

What is the fixture schedule?