Six Nations 2026: Men's fixtures, schedule, dates, Calcutta Cup and more as France defend championship title

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France Seeks To Defend Championship Title In 2026 Men's Six Nations

The 2026 men's Six Nations is set to kick off with France looking to defend their title against England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Italy. The defending champions have made some key changes in the wake of last season's success but still possess a formidable squad that could potentially make it two championships on the trot.

Les Bleus will face stiff competition from all four other teams as they prepare for another exciting campaign in 2026. England has shown signs of improvement under new coach Steve Borthwick and are eager to push their rivals hard this time around, while Ireland have some unfinished business after coming up short against France last season.

Scotland will be looking to cause an upset when they host France on February 14th at Murrayfield in Edinburgh, with the Calcutta Cup on the line. Wales, who finished at the bottom of the table once again, will also be looking for a major improvement from their performance last season and can take heart that their team has shown a glimmer of hope in some matches.

Italy's sole win came against Wales in Rome but they are struggling to find consistency, while England aims to bounce back strongly from an underwhelming campaign last year.

This is going to be another captivating competition with plenty of surprises in store for fans. With the likes of Louis Bielle-Biarrey and France looking to repeat their 2025 success, expect some thrilling encounters and plenty of drama throughout this Six Nations tournament.

The fixtures are as follows:
- Thursday February 5: France vs Ireland
- Saturday February 7: Italy vs Scotland; England vs Wales
- Saturday February 14: Ireland vs Italy; Scotland vs England
- Sunday February 15: Wales vs France
- Saturday February 21: England vs Ireland; Wales vs Scotland
- Sunday February 22: France vs Italy
- Friday March 6: Ireland vs Wales
- Saturday March 7: Scotland vs France; Italy vs England
- Saturday March 14: Ireland vs Scotland; Wales vs Italy; France vs England
 
I'm like totally convinced that France is gonna crush it this year 🀯, I mean, they've got the squad and the experience to back it up. But at the same time, I think England's new coach Steve Borthwick could be a game-changer for them... or maybe not πŸ˜‚, I don't know, he's still pretty new to the job. And don't count out Ireland just yet, they've got some big players and they'll want to make up for last season's loss.

Ugh, Scotland vs France on February 14th is gonna be a nail-biter... or maybe it won't πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ, I'm still undecided about that one. And Italy's like, stuck in this rut, you know? Can they turn it around this year? Maybe... probably not 😐.

I'm so excited for the tournament, there's always something crazy happening with these matches! But will France repeat their 2025 success? Hmm, I think they'll do alright, but don't write them off just yet πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ.
 
OMG, I'm so stoked for the 2026 Six Nations 🀩! France is looking fierce with their new squad, but those other teams aren't going to go down without a fight πŸ˜‚. I think England's got some great new recruits and they'll definitely give France a run for their money πŸ’ͺ. The Calcutta Cup match between Scotland and France is going to be EPIC πŸ†! And can we talk about how unpredictable this tournament is? 🀯 It's anyone's game, folks! Bring on the drama and excitement πŸ˜πŸ‘
 
I'm not sure about all this hype around the Six Nations championship πŸ€”. I mean, France did win last season and they're gonna try to defend it again? It's like they're saying "oh look, we're so good we can just coast on our previous success". Meanwhile, England is trying to improve under a new coach and Wales is still struggling to find their footing... it's all pretty interesting but I'm not convinced anyone's gonna be able to dethrone France 😐.

And what's up with Scotland? They've got a big game against France coming up on February 14th, which could be a real momentum-shifter for them. Could this be the year they finally upset the French and get some recognition? 🀞 It's always tough when you're underdogs in these kinds of matches.

I'm also curious to see how Italy fits into all this. They did manage to beat Wales, but that's about it... are we gonna see a bit more from them than just one win? ⏱️
 
πŸ‰ I'm actually loving the excitement around the upcoming Six Nations tournament! As a parent, it's great to see my kids getting into sports and cheering on their favorite teams. My little one is totally obsessed with France right now πŸ‡«πŸ‡·, I mean who wouldn't be after that incredible 2025 win? 😍 The fact that England is looking to bounce back strongly this year gives me hope that there will be some thrilling matches and maybe even a few upsets along the way. Fingers crossed Scotland can pull off an upset against France on February 14th 🀞, that would be amazing for them! And Italy's sole win against Wales in Rome was awesome, let's see if they can build on that consistency this year πŸ’ͺ.
 
I'm really excited for the 2026 men's Six Nations tournament! With France defending their title, it's going to be a tough competition. I think England is looking particularly strong under Steve Borthwick - they've made some great changes and are eager to push the other teams hard. And who can forget Scotland vs France on February 14th? That Calcutta Cup match is always a highlight of the tournament. πŸ‰πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

Italy's struggles with consistency are really concerning, so I'm not sure how far they'll go this time around. But at least Wales is showing some promise after last season - if they can stay healthy and focused, I think they could cause an upset or two. The fixtures all look pretty packed out, too - I love the idea of multiple games on the same day, it's always electric in the stadiums! πŸ˜„
 
I'm low-key excited for this year's Six Nations tournament, you know? I mean, France is always the team to beat, but I think England has a good shot at causing some trouble. They've made some solid changes under Steve Borthwick and their squad looks fierce. And Scotland can't be written off - they're always up for an upset!

But what really gets me pumped is the drama that's going to go down this year. Like, Ireland are still hurting from last season's loss to France, so I think we'll see them come out strong against Italy and Wales. And Wales, despite finishing at the bottom of the table again, have shown some glimmers of hope in matches - maybe they can finally get it together?

I'm also loving the fact that there are going to be some crazy matchups. Like, Scotland vs France on Feb 14th? That's gonna be intense! And who knows what will happen between Italy and England? Maybe Italy will surprise everyone and make a good run? Fingers crossed for all the underdog teams!

The only thing I'm worried about is that it's going to be hard to predict which team will win each match. The Six Nations always throws up some major surprises, so we'll just have to wait and see what happens! πŸ€”πŸ‰
 
🀯 I'm so hyped for the 2026 Six Nations! The drama, the rivalries, the potential upsets... it's all going to be so intense. πŸ‰πŸ’₯ I mean, have you seen France's squad? They're looking super solid after that win last season. But at the same time, England's on the rise and Ireland are itching for a revenge match against the French. πŸ€” Scotland always brings some excitement with those wild games and Wales needs to step up their game if they wanna compete. And Italy... well, let's just say I'm rooting for them because it'll be an epic underdog story πŸ˜‚. This is shaping up to be one of the best Six Nations tournaments in years! πŸŽ‰
 
I'm loving the excitement around the 2026 Six Nations 🀩! It's going to be a thrilling tournament, and I think we're in for some real upsets. Those Scots are looking fierce, especially when they host France on Feb 14th 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Can't wait to see the Calcutta Cup on the line!

England's underwhelming campaign last year has got me thinking... Steve Borthwick needs to get those guys firing on all cylinders ASAP ⚑️. Wales, though, have shown some glimmer of hope, so fingers crossed for them 🀞.

Italy's struggles are a bit of a concern, but hey, they've got that one win against Wales πŸ˜…. Let's just say I'm not predicting too many Italian victories this year πŸ™ƒ

What's your take on the tournament? Who do you think will make it to the finals? πŸ€”
 
oh man i'm so excited for the six nations this year! 🀩 france is looking solid with their team changes but those other teams are not to be underestimated. england has been making some great moves under steve borthwick and ireland are gonna be a tough nut to crack if they can just get over their past heartbreaks.

scotland always brings out the best in france, and we all know wales is due for a resurgence after that cringeworthy season last year πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ. italian football, though, needs a serious wake-up call.

anyway, with all these teams looking to make moves and cause some upsets, this six nations is gonna be one wild ride! ⚑️
 
OMG, cant believe France is trying to defend their title this year 🀯! They've made some big changes and I'm hyped to see how they'll do against those other teams. England's new coach seems like a good move for them, might just give 'em the push they need to take down France πŸ’ͺ

Ireland's still got itches to prove themselves after coming up short last season, and Scotland's looking to cause an upset when they host France! That Calcutta Cup is going to be EPIC πŸ΄πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Wales has gotta step their game up, been struggling for years now... let's see if they can finally turn it around πŸ˜…

What's gonna happen with Italy? They only won once last season and haven't shown much consistency. England needs a strong bounce back from last year's underwhelming campaign, wish 'em luck! This is gonna be such an exciting competition, so many surprises in store for us fans πŸ€”
 
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