The Six Nations, better known as the Guinness Six Nations, is an international rugby championship that takes place every year. The rugby union competition is held between the six competing teams. The Six Nations Championship has always attracted massive audiences to the stadiums since its inception more than 140 years ago and continues to attract new viewers.
When and where is the Six Nations 2024 taking place?
The 2024 Six Nations Championship begins this February 2nd as France faces off against Ireland at the Stade Vélodrome, Marseille. France is scheduled to play all their home games away from their traditional home venue Stade de France in Saint-Denis, as the stadium is in preparation for the upcoming summer Olympics.
The venues for the Championship include Dublin, Rome, Cardiff, London, Marseille, and Edinburgh.
What are the fixtures for the 2024 Six Nations?
The fixtures for the 2024 Six Nations begin on February 2nd, with 5 rounds being played in the championship. The 5th round concludes on March 16th. Here’s the complete fixture list.
Round 5
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 16 March 2024 14:15 GMT | Wales v Italy | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff |
| 16 March 2024 16:45 WET | Ireland v Scotland | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| 16 March 2024 21:00 CET | France v England | Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu |
What are the table ranking rules for the Six Nations?
- Four points are awarded for a win.
- Two points are awarded for a draw.
- A bonus point is awarded to a team that scores four or more tries or loses by seven points or fewer. If a team scores four or more tries and loses by seven points or fewer, they are awarded both bonus points.
- Three bonus points are awarded to a team that wins all five of their matches (a Grand Slam). This ensures that a Grand Slam-winning team would top the table with at least 23 points, as there would otherwise be a scenario where a team could win all five matches with no bonus points for a total of 20 points. Another team could win four matches with bonus points and lose their fifth match while claiming one or more bonus points, giving a total of 21 or 22 points.
Tiebreakers
- If two or more teams are tied on table points, the team with the better points difference (points scored less points conceded) is ranked higher.
- If the above tiebreaker fails to separate tied teams, the team that scores the higher number of total tries (including penalty tries) in their matches is ranked higher.
- If two or more teams remain tied after applying the above tiebreakers, then those teams will be placed at equal rank; if the tournament has concluded and more than one team is placed first, then the title will be shared between them.
What Are The Six Nations?
The Six Nations are England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. The Six Nations title started in the early 2000s, and since then, the following nations have competed in the sport, providing exciting games to the viewers. Out of the competing nations, only Italy and Scotland have remained trophyless and continue to struggle to reach the top and grab that trophy.
Where to buy Six Nations 2024 tickets?
The Six Nations tickets are distributed by each of the hosting nations and are granted to their desired club, school, or group. However there still are some tickets available for the general public with varied availability and pricing. Here, we’ve gathered the official ticket distributors for each of the nation’s host games.
| Host Nation | Ticket Distributor |
|---|---|
| England | England Rugby Official Ticketing website |
| France | France Rugby Ticketing website |
| Wales | WRU Official Online Ticket Office |
| Italy | TicketOne.it |
| Scotland | Scottish Rugby Online Ticket Centre |
| Ireland | Ticketmaster.ie |
Where To Watch The 2024 Six Nations Championship?
There are a number of partnered broadcasters ready to livestream this year’s Six Nations Championship, segregated by the region they operate in. Here are some of the best picks for you to watch the competition live.
- Peacock is set to live stream the complete Six Nations Championship in the US with a base subscription starting from $5.99.
- BBC iPlayer and ITVx will also feature complete coverage of the rugby championship completely free for viewers in the UK.
- Fubo Pro plan also covers the 2024 Six Nations Championship, and you can subscribe to their free trial to test out their coverage.
A Preview Of The Six Nations Championship
The Six Nations Championship is Europe’s oldest rugby tournament, with its roots dating all the way back to 1883. The championship has, over the years, been updated to modern standards, and with its unique hosting system, it boasts a massive fan following. The Six Nations Championship takes place annually and kicks off the new calendar year.
Six Nations Previous Champion
Ireland is the current defending champion for the Six Nations Championship and came in first at last year’s Grand Slam among the 6 European Nations. England and Wales have been the most successful teams in the event’s history, with 39 titles under their name, while Italy and Scotland have had little luck when it comes to the Six Nations Championship.
It’ll definitely be interesting to see how the challengers fare against the mighty English team and the reigning champions, Ireland.
Conclusion
The Six Nations Championship kicks off this February 2nd in France and will conclude on March 16th. The tournament is from February to March, with each team playing five matches against the other five teams. The winner is determined by the number of points scored in the matches, with bonus points awarded for scoring four or more tries or losing by seven points or less.
We’ve discussed everything you need to know about the event, how and where to purchase the tickets and live stream for viewers online.
