Get ready for an intense and thrilling weekend of rugby as the 2026 Six Nations enters its penultimate round! This is where the competition really heats up, and we've got all the details you need to stay in the loop.
The Battle for Supremacy
The fourth round promises to be an epic showdown, with some crucial matches that could shape the destiny of the championship. Let's dive into the fixtures and uncover the stories behind each game.
Ireland vs Wales: A Clash of Titans
On Friday evening, Dublin will host a mouth-watering encounter between Ireland and Wales. Ireland, riding high on their recent victory over England, are still very much in the title race. Meanwhile, Wales, who have endured a tough run of 13 consecutive defeats in the Six Nations, will be desperate to turn their fortunes around.
Scotland vs France: Unbeaten Leaders
Saturday's action shifts to Murrayfield, where Scotland, currently in second place, take on the table-topping French side. France are the only team remaining unbeaten in this championship, and this match promises to be a tactical battle between two well-drilled sides.
Italy vs England: A Battle for Pride
Later on Saturday, Rome will witness a clash between Italy and England at the Stadio Olimpico. This fixture has gained extra spice due to recent comments from Rassie Erasmus, who praised Italy and issued a warning to England.
But here's where it gets controversial... World Rugby has made a change to the officiating team for this match, with Australian referee Nic Berry not making the trip. This has led to some interesting shifts in the officiating lineup, with France's Pierre Brousset stepping in as AR1 and Sam Grove-White of Scotland taking on AR2 duties.
And this is the part most people miss... the impact of these officiating changes could be significant, especially with the high stakes involved.
So, as we head into this crucial round, who do you think will come out on top? Will Ireland continue their winning streak, or will Wales finally break their losing run? Can Scotland upset the unbeaten French, or will France maintain their dominance? And what about Italy and England - will Erasmus' words ring true, or will England silence the critics?
Make sure to catch all the action and join the discussion!
Round Four Fixtures:
Ireland vs Wales
- Date: Friday, 6 March 2026
- Kick-off: 20:10 GMT
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- TV: ITV, RTE Sport, France Télévisions, SuperSport, Sky Italia, Sky NZ, Stan Sports, Peacock
- Referee: Karl Dickson (RFU)
- Assistant Referees: Nika Amashukeli (GRU), Damian Schneider (UAR)
- TMO: Andrew Jackson (RFU)
- FPRO: Tual Trainini (FFR)
Scotland vs France
- Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
- Kick-off: 14:10 GMT
- Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- TV: BBC, Virgin Media, Premier Sports, TF1, SuperSport, Sky Italia, Sky NZ, Stan Sports, Peacock
- Referee: Angus Gardner (RA)
- Assistant Referees: Andrew Brace (IRFU), Craig Evans (WRU)
- TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
- FPRO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)
Italy vs England
- Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
- Kick-off: 17:40 local time (16:40 GMT)
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- TV: ITV, Virgin Media, TF1, SuperSport, Sky Italia, Sky NZ, Stan Sports, Peacock
- Referee: Luc Ramos (FFR)
- Assistant Referees: Pierre Brousset (FFR), Sam Grove-White (SCO)
- TMO: Eric Gauzins (FFR)
- FPRO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU)
Don't miss a moment of this thrilling rugby action! Who will be the champions of the 2026 Six Nations? Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below!
