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Glasgow Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Champions France to host Ireland in opening match of truncated 2026 Six Nations
The clash between Antoine Dupont's champions and one of their main rivals for the title takes place on February 5, most likely at the Stade de France pending the conclusion of negotiations with the French Rugby Federation (FFR). The schedule for the 2026 Six Nations is the first to feature only one fallow week rather than the customary two. 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🗓️🏆#GuinnessM6N — Guinness Men's Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) May 19, 2025 First announced in 2023, the removal of one break week is to assist with the alignment of the new global rugby calendar. The first three rounds will be played on consecutive weekends, there will be no games on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, before the competition closes with back-to-back matches. In another significant break with tradition, the Six Nations starts on a Thursday evening rather than the customary Friday or Saturday slots to avoid a clash with the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on February 6. Maro Itoje's England start their 2026 Six Nations title push against Wales (Adam Davy/PA) England finished runners-up this year and their bid to go one better will begin against Wales at Allianz Stadium on February 7. They face a Valentine's Day appointment with Scotland at Murrayfield, collide with Ireland at home on February 21 and finish with away trips to Italy and France, with 'Le Crunch' closing out Super Saturday on March 14. All Six Nations matches will be shown free to air after a new rights deal lasting until 2029 was struck with ITV and BBC in March.
Leader Live
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Champions France to host Ireland in opening match of truncated 2026 Six Nations
The clash between Antoine Dupont's champions and one of their main rivals for the title takes place on February 5, most likely at the Stade de France pending the conclusion of negotiations with the French Rugby Federation (FFR). The schedule for the 2026 Six Nations is the first to feature only one fallow week rather than the customary two. 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🗓️🏆#GuinnessM6N — Guinness Men's Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) May 19, 2025 First announced in 2023, the removal of one break week is to assist with the alignment of the new global rugby calendar. The first three rounds will be played on consecutive weekends, there will be no games on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, before the competition closes with back-to-back matches. In another significant break with tradition, the Six Nations starts on a Thursday evening rather than the customary Friday or Saturday slots to avoid a clash with the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on February 6. England finished runners-up this year and their bid to go one better will begin against Wales at Allianz Stadium on February 7. They face a Valentine's Day appointment with Scotland at Murrayfield, collide with Ireland at home on February 21 and finish with away trips to Italy and France, with 'Le Crunch' closing out Super Saturday on March 14. All Six Nations matches will be shown free to air after a new rights deal lasting until 2029 was struck with ITV and BBC in March.
South Wales Guardian
19-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Champions France to host Ireland in opening match of truncated 2026 Six Nations
The clash between Antoine Dupont's champions and one of their main rivals for the title takes place on February 5, most likely at the Stade de France pending the conclusion of negotiations with the French Rugby Federation (FFR). The schedule for the 2026 Six Nations is the first to feature only one fallow week rather than the customary two. 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🗓️🏆#GuinnessM6N — Guinness Men's Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) May 19, 2025 First announced in 2023, the removal of one break week is to assist with the alignment of the new global rugby calendar. The first three rounds will be played on consecutive weekends, there will be no games on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, before the competition closes with back-to-back matches. In another significant break with tradition, the Six Nations starts on a Thursday evening rather than the customary Friday or Saturday slots to avoid a clash with the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on February 6. England finished runners-up this year and their bid to go one better will begin against Wales at Allianz Stadium on February 7. They face a Valentine's Day appointment with Scotland at Murrayfield, collide with Ireland at home on February 21 and finish with away trips to Italy and France, with 'Le Crunch' closing out Super Saturday on March 14. All Six Nations matches will be shown free to air after a new rights deal lasting until 2029 was struck with ITV and BBC in March.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton Pairs a Sleek Navy Coat With $100 Earrings for Six Nations Rugby Clash
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. On Saturday, March 15, Princess Kate attended the Six Nations Rugby game between England and Wales. The Princess of Wales reportedly missed a Middleton family milestone to attend the sporting event. Of course, as the patron of England's Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Football League, it was important for Kate Middleton to be in attendance. Meanwhile, Prince William cheered for the opposition as the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union. For the occasion, Princess Kate wore a fitted navy coat, featuring gold buttons, which appears to be an altered version of her favorite McQueen coat. The Princess of Wales has worn a bright red version of the bespoke coat on multiple occasions, including to her annual Christmas Carol Concert in December 2024. Underneath the coat, Kate wore a black turtleneck sweater. She also appeared to be wearing a brand new pair of Shyla "Rosalia Hoops Lapis" pearl earrings, which retail for less than $100. As noted by the Dress Like a Duchess Instagram account, Kate rewore her black suede heeled boots from Gianvito Rossi, which are very similar to the designer's "Glen" boots, but with a pointed toe. $1,850 at Nordstrom $2,095 at Nordstrom $1,995 at Nordstrom As reported by Hello! magazine, Princess Kate's niece, Grace Matthews—whose parents are Pippa Middleton and James Matthews—will be celebrating her 4th birthday on March 15. It's unclear whether Kate and William will celebrate Grace's birthday at a later date, or whether the Six Nations Rugby clash meant they could not attend her party. In an interview with OK! magazine, former BBC royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, discussed Kate's return to the spotlight in recent months. "It certainly seems to me that she has got her mojo back," Bond told the outlet. "Catherine is looking fantastic and looks as if she is enjoying every engagement." Bond continued, "We are seeing more of her than many of us expected so early in the year."
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton and Prince William Made Joint Appearance at Six Nations Rugby
Kate Middleton and Prince William have made their third joint appearance of the year. The royal couple joined forces to attend yesterday's Wales v England Six Nations Rugby game held at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Although William and Middleton attended the game together, they were actually there to support different teams in a longstanding light-hearted rivalry. William is a Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, while Middleton is a Patron of England's Rugby Football Union. This marks their first joint appearance at the rugby tournament since 2022. Before the game, the couple sat down with injured players in the stadium in a meeting arranged by the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust, of which William is also a Patron. "A pleasure to meet with players supported by the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust ahead of today's match in Cardiff," wrote the royal couple on X, also sharing the same message in Welsh. The couple then headed to the stands to watch the match, which saw England taking home the win with a score of 14-68. Middleton wore a sharp navy coat with gold buttons, which she paired with a black turtleneck. She wore her hair down in bouncy curls. Meanwhile, William wore a navy suit and coat with a red and white striped tie. The couple didn't attend the rugby match last year as Middleton was recovering from a recent abdominal surgery. In March of that year, she released a video announcing that she would be undergoing cancer treatment. As of January 2025, the Princess of Wales is officially in remission and has been slowly taking on more royal duties, though her schedule is still reportedly limited. This year, she has joined William for a Commonwealth Day celebration and a visit to Pontypridd, Wales. She also made a few solo appearances, visiting the hospital where she had treatment for cancer and even stepping out to do some shopping. She is also scheduled to make a solo appearance for St. Patrick's Day next week. Read the original article on InStyle
