The 6 Nations Tournament
Background
Every year, the Rugby Football Unions of England, France, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and Wales come together to challenge each other in mens, womens and U20 competitions.
Rugby matches will be held in multiple cities within the six countries.
The action in the mens tourament starts on 1st February with Wales facing Italy at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, followed by Ireland v Scotland later on the same day. Round 1 is complete when England travel to the Stade de France to take on France. /In the womens tournament, Ireland v Scotland at Energia Park, Donnybrook is the first game up and the Under 20 tournament starts on 31st January.
The 2020 Championship
What can we expect?
Will Wales repeat their 6 Nations triumph of 2019 or will there be a new name on the trophy in 2020?
Can England continue their good form following the success of reaching the the Rugby World Cup in Japan?
Will the new coaches of Ireland and France have an immediate impact and deliver silverware?
How will Scotland perform following a disappointing Rugby World Cup?
Will Italy avoid the "wooden spoon" and not finish bottom of the table as they did last year?