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2026 Six Nations fixtures
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 3:19 pm
by 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.
Re: 2026 Six Nations fixtures
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 4:05 pm
by 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
Re: 2026 Six Nations fixtures
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 8:08 pm
by BaldiePete
Puja wrote: ↑Mon May 19, 2025 4:05 pm
"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.