Commenting on The Irish Times has changed. Ireland will resume their campaign on Sunday October 25th against Italy at Donnybrook (kick-off 1pm). Six Nations bosses have confirmed the dates of the rescheduled fixtures for the 2020 tournament - and also plans for an eight-team expanded autumn Test series. Recent World Cup quarter-finalists Japan were invited to take part in the four-round event but they pulled out last month, paving the way for the inclusion of Georgia who have been touted for years as a better bet to play in the Six Nations than misfiring Italy. Courtney Lawes (England), Touch judges: The Six Nations has confirmed the dates for the outstanding fixtures from the 2020 men's and women's championships. England are top of the standings in the men's competition with 13 points, ahead of France on points difference. "With regards to the U20 Six Nations championship, due to season scheduling constraints, it was decided that the three outstanding matches would not be played and there would be no winner for the 2020 Championship. Glenn Newman (New Zealand), Man of the Match: 24 October: Ireland v Italy - Aviva Stadium - Time TBC, 31 October: Wales v Scotland - Venue TBC (14:15 GMT), Italy v England - Stadio Olimpico (16:45), France v Ireland - Stade de France (20:00), 24 October: Scotland v France, Ireland v Italy, 31 October: Wales v Scotland, Italy v England, France v Ireland.
Graham Hughes (England), Man of the Match: World Rugby approved a new temporary international window to allow the Six Nations to be completed. They opened their campaign with an 18-14 victory over Scotland, and followed that up with a comprehensive 31-12 win over Wales. RTÉ uses cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. Romain Poite (France)
Nigel Owens (Wales) The women's competition will resume with Scotland facing France and Ireland taking on Italy on 24 October.
The Six Nations Under-20s tournament will not be completed however, with no team crowned champions for 2020. Racing owner Lorenzetti lets slip the astronomical salary Maro Itoje wanted, Ian Madigan gaffe costs Ulster suspended €10,000 fine and one PRO14 point, Jones and his England staff shake off 6-month Test cobwebs... by coaching a Championship club, It might be time for Andy Farrell to relocate Jacob Stockdale, Eddie Jones has landed another consultancy, this time in the MLR - reports, Ireland and Wales will kick-off the new Autumn Nations Cup, England will host three games at Twickenham. “In the coming weeks, as detailed planning continues ahead of the opening round of the Autumn Nations Cup 2020, the health and safety of players, associated staff and supporters will continue to be a key focus. Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) James Leckie (Australia), Touch judges: Hamish Watson (Scotland), Touch judges:
7:16am, 10 September 2020. "In recent weeks, Six Nations has also been progressing contingency plans for an alternative tournament format in place of the Autumn Internationals for 2020, primarily driven by travel restrictions not allowing many international teams to play the scheduled matches," read the statement. Your screen name should follow the standards set out in our.
James Leckie (Australia), Touch judges: Mathieu Raynal (France) Television match official: The Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland then follows at Twickenham.
Based on the pool rankings coming into the final weekend, each team will face off against the team ranked in their same position in the opposite pool, a format which promises some intriguing and unexpected clashes e.g.