The 2026 Six Nations will kick off with a clash between France and Ireland in Paris on Thursday, 5 February.
The tournament starts on a Thursday rather than a Friday to avoid a clash with the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on 6 February.
Les Bleus beat Ireland 42-27 in Dublin on their way to winning this year’s title.
The defending champions will have three home fixtures in 2026, hosting Italy in round 3 and England in round 5.
‘Le Crunch’ serves as the final fixture of Super Saturday, on 14 March.
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