The 2025 Six Nations kicks off at the Stade de France with an intriguing opening fixture between pretournament favorites France and out-of-form Wales. The French have inspirational captain Antoine Dupont back among the ranks and will be aiming to build on their autumn international wins over New Zealand and Australia.

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Ireland are the defending champions of Rugby Six Nations, and are seeking an encore. Here is your ready reckoner for the 2025 edition of the tournament, which begins on January 31