Champions France will host Ireland in the opening game of next year's Six Nations with the first match of the tournament being held on a Thursday for the first time since 1948, organisers announced on Monday.

Six Nations 2026 to start on Thursday to avoid Winter Olympics clash

Six Nations champions France will host Ireland in the opening fixture of the 2026 edition in February, organisers said on Monday.

France to host Ireland in 2026 Six Nations opener

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey was named Six Nations Player of the Championship on Tuesday after scoring eight tries to help his team win the tournament.

Bielle-Biarrey named Six Nations Player of the Championship

France staved off an Ireland fightback to win 27-15 in the opening match of the 2025 Women's Six Nations in Belfast on Saturday.

France resist Ireland rally to win Women's Six Nations opener

England newcomer Henry Pollock forecast he would score his first test try on the wing and even planned his celebration the night before, according to teammate Tommy Freeman.

Freeman says rising star Pollock knew he'd score a debut try against Wales

France's crowning as this season's Six Nations champions underlined their status as genuine contenders to South Africa's global supremacy thanks to an efficient gameplan, generational individual talents and some record-setting performances.

Record-breaking Six Nations puts France at Springboks' door

France blitzed to a second Six Nations title under Fabien Galthie thanks to Saturday's demolition job over Scotland, but next up for Les Bleus is a daunting summer tour of New Zealand.

France turn focus to 'unique' New Zealand tour after Six Nations success

France defence coach Shaun Edwards hailed his team's resilience as they beat Scotland 35-16 on Saturday to be crowned Six Nations champions.

Edwards hails defensive effort as France clinch Six Nations crown

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