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Katie Sands

What time do the Six Nations rugby fixtures kick off today?

The 2021 Six Nations is officially here, and kicks off with a double helping of rugby on the first day of the championship.

Italy v France kicks off the action, followed by England v Scotland on Saturday afternoon.

The round one action is completed when Wales v Ireland plays out at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

UK kick-off times for round one of the 2021 Six Nations:

Saturday, February 6

Italy v France kicks kicks off at 2.15pm in Rome. Franco Smith's side face a tough challenge when Fabien Galthie's men - who finished second in the 2020 tournament - visit the Stadio Olimpico. It's being shown on ITV1

England v Scotland kicks off at 4.45pm at Twickenham. Eddie Jones' Six Nations champions will host Gregor Townsend's men for the Calcutta Cup clash, being broadcast live on ITV1.

Sunday, February 7

Wales v Ireland kicks off at 3pm at the Principality Stadium. Wayne Pivac's men will want to improve on last year's fifth-place finish, while Andy Farrell's men have not won a Six Nations match in Cardiff in eight years. They have, however, two consecutive Dublin victories in the bag from 2020. It is being broadcast on BBC One and S4C.

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