The Rugby Six Nations tournament is approaching, starting less than four months after the 2020 tournament has finally ended.
Eddie Jones' England will seek to defend their title, while Wayne Pivac Wales will seek to improve fifth after a tumultuous 2020.
The men's Rugby Six Nations tournament will take place as planned, but the women's and U-20 competitions have been postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Here are his diary dates to keep rugby fans busy for the upcoming six-week Rugby Six Nations tournament.
2021 Rugby Six Nations fixtures, kick-off times, and TV channels
ROUND ONE
Saturday, February 6
Italy v France, 2.15 pm (UK time), Stadio Olimpico, Rome, ITV
England v Scotland, 4.45 pm, Twickenham, ITV
(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)
Sunday, February 7
Wales v Ireland, 3 pm, Principality Stadium, BBC and S4C
(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)
ROUND TWO
Saturday, February 13
England v Italy, 2.15pm, Twickenham, ITV
Scotland v Wales, 4.45 pm, BT Murrayfield, BBC and S4C
(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)
Sunday, February 14
Ireland v France, 3 pm, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, ITV
(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)
ROUND THREE
Saturday, February 27
Italy v Ireland, 2.15 pm (UK time), Stadio Olimpico, Rome, ITV
Wales v England, 4.45 pm, Principality Stadium, BBC and S4C
(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)
Sunday, February 28
France v Scotland, 3 pm (UK time), Stade de France, Paris, BBC
(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)
ROUND FOUR
Saturday, March 13
Italy v Wales, 2.15pm (UK time), Stadio Olimpico, Rome, ITV and S4C
England v France, 4.45pm, Twickenham, ITV
(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)
Sunday, March 14
Scotland v Ireland, 3 pm, BT Murrayfield, BBC
(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)
ROUND FIVE
Saturday, March 20
Scotland v Italy, 2.15 pm, BT Murrayfield, BBC
Ireland v England, 4.45 pm, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, ITV
France v Wales, 8pm (UK time), Stade de France, Paris, BBC and S4C
(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)
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