After the 2020 Six Nations was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, fingers are crossed that the 2021 edition goes ahead unscathed.

England are the reigning champions and get their campaign underway on the opening Saturday against Scotland at Twickenham. It follows the tournament curtain-raiser; Italy v France in Rome.

Eddie Jones’ men have three home fixtures this year – a big advantage, especially if fans are allowed in – with the Scots, Italy and much-fancied France all having to travel to HQ.

England v France – unquestionably the two best sides in the northern hemisphere at present – is in Round Four.

The tournament reaches its climax on Saturday, March 20 – Super Saturday – with all six teams in action. Kick-off times are staggered so Scotland v Italy is up first followed be two crunching clashes in the afternoon and evening – Ireland v England and France v Wales.

What a feast of rugby to look forward to!

Six Nations 2021 fixtures and TV schedule

ROUND ONE

Italy v France…. Stadio Olimpico (Rome)…. Saturday, February 6…. 2.15pm GMT…. ITV

England v Scotland… Twickenham (London)…. Saturday, February 6…. 4.45pm GMT…. ITV

Wales v Ireland…. Principality Stadium (Cardiff)…. Sunday, February 7…. 3pm GMT…. BBC and S4C

ROUND TWO

England v Italy…. Twickenham (London)…. Saturday, February 13…. 2.15pm GMT…. ITV

Scotland v Wales…. BT Murrayfield (Edinburgh)…. Saturday, February 13…. 4.45pm GMT…. BBC and S4C

Ireland v France…. Aviva Stadium (Dublin)…. Sunday, February 14…. 3pm GMT…. ITV

ROUND THREE

Italy v Ireland…. Stadio Olimpico (Rome)…. Saturday, February 27…. 2.15pm GMT…. ITV

Wales v England…. Principality Stadium (Cardiff)…. Saturday, February 27…. 4.45pm GMT…. BBC and S4C

France v Scotland…. Stade de France (Paris)…. Sunday, February 28…. 3pm GMT…. BBC

ROUND FOUR

Italy v Wales…. Stadio Olimpico (Rome)…. Saturday, March 13…. 2.15pm GMT…. ITV and S4C

England v France…. Twickenham (London)…. Saturday, March 13…. 4.45pm GMT…. ITV

Scotland v Ireland…. BT Murrayfield (Edinburgh)…. Sunday, March 14…. 3pm GMT…. BBC

ROUND FIVE

Scotland v Italy…. BT Murrayfield (Edinburgh)…. Saturday, March 20…. 2.15pm GMT…. BBC

Ireland v England…. Aviva Stadium (Dublin)…. Saturday, March 20…. 4.45pm GMT…. ITV

France v Wales…. Stade de France (Paris)…. Saturday, March 20…. 8pm GMT…. BBC and S4C

How to watch the Six Nations live

Every game will be aired live on the BBC, ITV or S4C, so you can watch each match from the comfort of your home.

Plus we will be live blogging every game, too.