THE 2016 Six Nations saw England claim their first Grand Slam victory since 2003, in a record-breaking season for the Roses.
Snatching the title from the hands of two-time reigning champions Ireland, Eddie Jones’ men used Europe’s toughest international tournament to springboard their incredible streak of 13 straight victories in 2016.
England now sit atop the all-time Six Nations table, with five championships to their name, closely followed by rivals Ireland and France.
The 2017 tournament promises some of the most exhilarating Test matches of the year, as the men in white look to create history as the most powerful side in European rugby. But will Jones’ chariot continue to power on, or will the wheels fall off entirely?
When are the RBS 6 Nations fixtures?
ROUND 1
Saturday 4th February
Scotland vs Ireland, BT Murrayfield, 2:45pm
England vs France, Twickenham, 4:50pm
Sunday 5th February
Italy vs Wales, Stadio Olimpico, 2:00pm
ROUND 2
Saturday 11th February
Italy vs Ireland, 2:45pm
Wales vs England, Principality Stadium, 4:50pm
Sunday 12th February
France vs Scotland, Stade de France, 3:00pm
ROUND 3
Saturday 25th February
Scotland vs Wales, BT Murrayfield, 2:25pm
Ireland vs France, Aviva Stadium, 4:50pm
Sunday 26th February
England vs Italy, Twickenham, 3:00pm
ROUND 4
Friday 10th March
Wales vs Ireland, Principality Stadium, 8:05pm
Saturday 11th March
Italy vs France, Stadio Olimpico, 1:30pm
England vs Scotland, Twickenham, 4:00pm
ROUND 5
Saturday 18th March
Scotland vs Italy, BT Murrayfield, 12:30pm
France vs Wales, Stade de France, 2:45pm
Ireland vs England, Aviva Stadium, 5:00pm
Which channels are broadcasting 6 Nations matches?
Continuing on from the deal made ahead of the 2016 tournament, BBC and ITV will share TV rights for the 2017 RBS Six Nations.
The two broadcasters agreed to a six-year deal that will see them split coverage down the middle.
BBC One are scheduled to show all Wales, Scotland and France home matches, while ITV will show England, Ireland and Italy home fixtures.
BBC Radio 5 live and 5 live sports extra will also provide extensive radio coverage of the tournament.
Who’s predicted to win the 6 Nations? What are the latest odds?
Reigning champions England have been pinned by Sun Bets as front-runners to take out a second consecutive title, followed closely by Ireland.
Italy have been given the best odds for once again securing the wooden spoon.
England to win: 4/5 (See the latest odds here)
Ireland to win: 5/2 (See the latest odds here)
Wales to win: 7/1 (See the latest odds here)
France to win: 11/1 (See the latest odds here)
Scotland to win: 16/1 (See the latest odds here)
Italy to win: 300/1 (See the latest odds here)
England are also favourites to take out the Grand Slam, while Wales are showing good odds to compete for their fourth – the most of any nation in the tournament’s history.
However, Sun Bets is placing the likelihood of no team managing a Grand Slam at the top of the table.
No Grand Slam: 8/11 (See the latest odds here)
England: 11/4 (See the latest odds here)
Wales: 7/1 (See the latest odds here)
Ireland: 8/1 (See the latest odds here)
France: 25/1 (See the latest odds here)
Scotland: 50/1 (See the latest odds here)
Italy: 500/1 (See the latest odds here)
Want more odds? Check out Paddy Power or Williams Hill.
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