Six Nations 2021: Fixtures, dates, kick-off times, results and full match schedule

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The 2021 Six Nations Championship is underway despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales will battle it out for the Six Nations crown, with the first of five rounds of fixtures on 6-7 February.

England begun the defence of their title with defeat at Twickenham to Scotland. Italy lost to France in Rome while Wales took the win against Ireland in Cardiff in the other two games on the opening weekend.

Here is everything you need to know:

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When is the Six Nations?

The tournament begins on Saturday 6 February when Italy meet France in Rome, followed by England’s match against Scotland at Twickenham later that afternoon.

The Six Nations concludes on 20 March when Scotland play Italy, Ireland host England and France meet Wales.

What is the fixture schedule? 

Round 1

6 February 2021

Italy  10-50  France

England  6-11  Scotland

7 February 2021

Wales  21-16 Ireland

Round 2

13 February 2021

England  41-18  Italy

Scotland  24-25 Wales

14 February 2021

Ireland  13-15  France

Round 3

27 February 2021

Italy  10-48  Ireland

Wales  40-24  England

28 February 2021

France  v  Scotland - POSTPONED

Round 4

13 March 2021

Italy  7-48  Wales

13 March 2021

England  23-20 France

14 March 2021

Scotland  24-27  Ireland

Round 5

20 March 2021

Scotland  52-10 Italy

Ireland  32-18  England

France  32-30  Wales

26 March 2021

France vs Scotland - 20:00