The Six Nations Championship is the annual international rugby union competition between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Matches are played on alternating home and away grounds, with each country hosting the others across multiple weekends.
The 2027 tournament begins on February 6, 2027. Ireland are the defending champions following dominant performances in recent years. The Triple Crown (awarded to the best home nation) and the Grand Slam (winning all matches) are additional prizes within the tournament.
The Six Nations 2027 starts on February 6, 2027.
England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
Ireland are the reigning Six Nations champions.
Winning all five matches in a single tournament — the highest achievement in Six Nations rugby.
Use the live countdown above to see the exact number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds until Six Nations 2027.