Six Nations fixtures, results, standings and how to follow on the BBC

France continued their bid for a Grand Slam with a clinical 33-8 bonus-point victory over a dogged Italy in Lille.

The reigning champions could wrap up the title with a game to spare if they secure a bonus-point win over Scotland at Murrayfield on 7 March.

Scotland had led the standings briefly after battling back to inflict a heartbreaking 26-23 defeat on Wales in a thrilling game in Cardiff.

The visitors trailed 20-5 and 23-12 but rallied in the second half with a 74th-minute try from replacement hooker George Turner sealing the victory.

A ruthless Ireland ran in five tries as they kept alive their title hopes with a record 42-21 away win over England at Allianz Stadium.

Andy Farrell's team, who are third in the standings after back-to-back wins, take on Wales in Dublin on Friday, 6 March in round four's opening game.

England's defeat - their third heaviest at home - ended their championship hopes with away games against Italy and France to come.

Steve Borthwick's side are above Italy in the table but only on points difference, as the two sides prepare to meet in Rome on 7 March.

Wales remain without a win but finally have a bonus point to show for their efforts.

France, Ireland and Wales all have three home games while Scotland, England and Italy have two each.

There is only one fallow week this year, which will take place after the third round of matches on 21-22 February.

Round 1

France 36-14 Ireland, Stade de France, Paris

Italy 18-15 Scotland, Stadio Olimpico, Rome

England 48-7 Wales, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Round 2

Ireland 20-13 Italy, Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Scotland 31-20 England, Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Wales 12-54 France, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Round 3

Saturday 21 February

England 21-42 Ireland, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Wales 23-26 Scotland, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Sunday 22 February

France 33-8 Italy, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille

Round 4

Friday 6 March

20:10 - Ireland v Wales, Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Saturday 7 March

14:10 - Scotland v France, Murrayfield, Edinburgh

16:40 - Italy v England, Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Round 5

Saturday 14 March

14:10 - Ireland v Scotland, Aviva Stadium, Dublin

16:40 - Wales v Italy, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

20:10 - France v England, Stade de France, Paris

All times GMT and subject to late changes

Teams earn four points for a win and two for a draw.

Teams earn one bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match and for losing by seven points or fewer.

A team that completes a Grand Slam by beating all five other nations is awarded three extra bonus points to guarantee them the title.

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BBC Sport will show one match per round on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

Following the signing of a new four-year deal last year, all other matches, including every England game, will be broadcast on ITV.

Six Nations Rugby Special shows match highlights and in-depth analysis every Sunday on BBC iPlayer and either BBC One or BBC Two (see times below).

The BBC Sport website and app has live text commentary of every match as well as reports, statistics, expert analysis, match clips and video highlights.

BBC Radio has live commentary on every match, with rugby correspondent Chris Jones leading the coverage.

The BBC Rugby Weekly podcast is now available daily via BBC Sounds.

In addition, there is further live coverage and analysis on BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Ulster throughout the championship.

There is also live coverage of every match of the Under-20 Six Nations on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

Saturday 7 February: Italy v Scotland, BBC One

Sunday 15 February: Wales v France, BBC One

Saturday 21 February: Wales v Scotland, BBC One

Saturday 7 March: Scotland v France, BBC One from 13:00

Saturday 14 March: Wales v Italy, BBC One from 16:00

All times GMT and subject to late changes

Sunday, 8 March: 18:00-19:00 on BBC Two

Sunday, 15 March: 18:00-19:00 on BBC Two

France won the 2025 Six Nations thanks to a bonus-point win over Scotland in the final match of the Championship.

France, England and defending champions Ireland all only lost one game, but Fabien Galthie's side picked up a bonus point in every game including a losing bonus in their 26-25 defeat by England at Allianz Stadium.

England finished second - their best position since the last time they won the tournament in 2020.

Ireland, who were led by interim head coach Simon Easterby while Andy Farrell was away with the British and Irish Lions, came third, but had the consolation of winning the Triple Crown after beating England, Scotland and Wales.

Scotland beat Italy and Wales to finish fourth for the second year running.

Italy beat Wales in round two and picked up a losing bonus point against Ireland to finish in fifth place.

Wales secured three bonus points but suffered five straight defeats for the second successive year as they retained the Wooden Spoon.

France's triumph in 2025 was their seventh since the championship became the Six Nations.

Their victory drew them level with England for the most titles won since Italy joined the tournament in 2000.

Wales and Ireland have both won six Six Nations, while Scotland and Italy have never lifted the trophy.

Wales and France lead the way when it comes to Grand Slams with four each, Ireland have three and England two.

Ireland have won the Triple Crown eight times, with England and Wales on five each. Scotland have yet to lift the Triple Crown trophy.

The trend of looking back 10 years has brought back some happy memories for England players of that generation.

The 2016 Six Nations was the last time that England secured a Grand Slam.

2025: France

2024: Ireland

2023: Ireland*

2022: France*

2021: Wales

2020: England

2019: Wales*

2018: Ireland*

2017: England

2016: England*

* Grand Slam (winning all five matches)