2026 Six Nations fixtures

[Danno]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union ... y6gq2q0jqo

Call it a "blockbuster" all you like, it ain't the case. It's still the opening match on a Thursday night.

Good job on player welfare to boot.

Idiots.

[Puja]

"The shift is designed to maximise audiences in France."

I guess he that pays the piper gets to call the tune. Mind, won't all of France's players be playing T14 the week before - seems a horrendous disadvantage to them, especially facing Ireland who'll have all the preparation time in the world?

Good time to be playing Leinster though - I'd imagine there'll be a few URC sides hoping they get that weekend next season.

Puja

[BaldiePete]

"The shift is designed to maximise audiences in France."

I guess he that pays the piper gets to call the tune. Mind, won't all of France's players be playing T14 the week before - seems a horrendous disadvantage to them, especially facing Ireland who'll have all the preparation time in the world?

Good time to be playing Leinster though - I'd imagine there'll be a few URC sides hoping they get that weekend next season.

Puja

Unfortunately Leinster 2nds are better than most URC teams.