Ireland Set for Landmark Six Nations Schedule with Three Home Games in 2027
Ireland will kick off and conclude their 2027 Six Nations campaign with home fixtures against England and France, respectively. Notably, three of their matches will be played under lights, including a Friday night encounter against Scotland in Murrayfield.
2027 Six Nations Fixture Details
The Irish team will begin their championship journey against England at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, February 5th, at 8:10 PM. Following this, Andy Farrell’s squad will travel to Rome to face Italy on Saturday, February 13th, with a 2:10 PM Irish time kickoff.
Wales will then host Ireland at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, February 20th, at 2:10 PM. The schedule continues with a Friday night match against Scotland in Murrayfield on March 5th, before culminating in a Super Saturday showdown against France at the Aviva Stadium on March 13th at 8:10 PM.
A Balanced Schedule
The schedule presents a reasonably balanced workload for Ireland, with eight-day breaks before their second game, followed by turnovers of seven, thirteen, and eight days. Whereas facing three consecutive away games will be challenging, head coach Andy Farrell will view this as valuable preparation ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Millennium Trophy Context
The rivalry with England continues to be a key fixture, with the Millennium Trophy
on the line. As of 2026, England have won the trophy 21 times, while Ireland have secured it 18 times. Currently, Ireland holds the Millennium Trophy
, having defeated England 42-21 at Twickenham Stadium on February 21, 2026.
Ireland achieved a record away winning margin over England when they beat them 21–42 on 21 February 2026.
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2027 Six Nations Fixtures – Full Schedule
Round 1
- Friday, February 5th: Ireland v England, Aviva Stadium, 8:10pm
- Saturday, February 6th: Scotland v Italy, Murrayfield, 2:10pm
- Saturday, February 6th: France v Wales, Stade de France (tbc), 4:40pm
Round 2
- Saturday, February 13th: Italy v Ireland, Stadio Olimpico, 2:10pm
- Saturday, February 13th: Scotland v Wales, Murrayfield, 4:40pm
- Sunday, February 14th: England v France, Twickenham, 3:10pm
Round 3
- Saturday, February 20th: Wales v Ireland, Principality Stadium, 2:10pm
- Saturday, February 20th: England v Italy, Twickenham, 4:40pm
- Sunday, February 21st: France v Scotland, Stade de France (tbc), 3:10pm
Round 4
- Friday, March 5th: Scotland v Ireland, Murrayfield, 8:10pm
- Saturday, March 6th: Italy v France, Stadio Olimpico, 2:10pm
- Saturday, March 6th: Wales v England, Principality Stadium, 4:40pm
Round 5
- Saturday, March 13th: Italy v Wales, Stadio Olimpico, 2:10pm
- Saturday, March 13th: England v Scotland, Twickenham, 4:40pm
- Saturday, March 13th: Ireland v France, Aviva Stadium, 8:10pm
FAQ
- When does Ireland play England in the 2027 Six Nations? Ireland will host England on Friday, February 5th, at 8:10 PM.
- Where will the Ireland vs. France match be played? The match will be held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, March 13th, at 8:10 PM.
- How many home games does Ireland have in the 2027 Six Nations? Ireland has three home games: against England, Italy, and France.
The 2027 Six Nations promises an exciting campaign for Ireland, with a favorable schedule and the opportunity to build momentum towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.