The schedule of matches for the 2005 RBS 6 Nations was published today. The Championship will begin at the Stade de France on Saturday, February 5, with France playing host to Scotland.
Ireland's first game is on Sunday, February 6, away to Italy. There are further away game in Wales and Scotland with France and England making the trip to Dublin.
The tournament will conclude on March 19, when all six nations will compete in another 'Super Saturday'.
Jacques Laurans, 6 Nations Chairman, said: "We recently concluded yet another fine RBS 6 Nations tournament. Contrary to all the predictions beforehand, this was not a Championship which was decided by the final whistle of the first match. In reality, it hung in the balance until the very last moment. I hope that 2005 will prove to be even half as exciting."
RBS 6 Nations C'ship 2005 Schedule (All times GMT)
Week 1
Saturday 5 February
France v Scotland 14.00 (15.00 local)
Wales v England 17.30
Sunday 6 February
Italy v Ireland 14.30 (15.30 local)
Week 2
Saturday 12 February
Italy v Wales 13.30 (14.30 local)
Scotland v Ireland 16.00
Sunday 13 February
England v France 15.00
Week 3
19/20 February Rest Weekend
Week 4
Saturday 26 February
Scotland v Italy 14.00
France v Wales 16.00 (17.00 local)
Sunday 27 February
Ireland v England 15.00
Week 5
5/6 March Rest Weekend
Week 6
Saturday 12 March
Ireland v France 13.30
England v Italy 16.00
Sunday 13 March
Scotland v Wales 15.00
Week 7
Saturday 19 March
Italy v France 13.00 (14.00 local)
Wales v Ireland 15.30
England v Scotland 18.00
Filed by Mark O'Neill-Cummins
