The 2023 Guinness Six Nations is finally here and the first weekend has thrown up three intriguing encounters you will not want to miss.
From Warren Gatland’s return, to the Calcutta Cup, the fixture computer has served us a treat on one of the most anticipated weekends of the sporting year.
For viewers and listeners in the UK and Republic of Ireland, every game is covered and you will not have to miss a minute of action.
Time: 2.15pm
Date: Saturday 4 February
Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
The Championship starts on Saturday afternoon, as Gatland takes charge of Wales for the first time in four years – and for the first time since replacing Wayne Pivac as head coach last month.
Ireland, who Gatland also coached between 1998-2001, are the visitors to what is sure to be a raucous Principality Stadium in a 2.15pm kick-off.
In the UK, the game will be televised on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 1.15pm, while you can listen to 5 Sports Extra from 2pm.
In the Republic of Ireland, Virgin Media One are showing the match and are on air from 1pm. Fans in Northern Ireland have the option of either.
Time: 4.45pm
Date: Saturday 4 February
Location: Twickenham Stadium, London
The tea-time game comes from Twickenham, where England and Scotland wrestle for the Calcutta Cup.
Scotland have not recorded three straight wins against England for 51 years but England have a new head coach in Steve Borthwick who will be desperate for a fast start.
In the UK, ITV is the place to be for TV viewers, with the team on air from 4pm. You can also stream the game live on ITV X, while BBC 5 Live has radio coverage from 5pm.
In the Republic of Ireland, RTE has the coverage from 4.15pm. Fans in Northern Ireland have the option of either.
Time: 3pm UK time
Date: Sunday 5 February
Location: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Defending champions France get their campaign up and running on Sunday with a trip to Italy.
Les Bleus beat the Azzurri 37-10 a year ago and a similar result will do just nicely as they begin their quest for a second straight Grand Slam.
ITV will televise the game in the UK from 2.15pm, while Virgin Media One is the channel to be in Republic of Ireland from 2pm. Fans in Northern Ireland have the option of either.
5 Sports Extra has UK radio coverage from 2.45pm.
