Bold take: the Six Nations Round Four narrative is built as much on anticipation and drama as on the actual rugby on the field. Here’s a freshly worded, beginner-friendly version that preserves every key detail and adds a touch of clarity and context.
Six Nations Round Four: fixtures, kick-off times, TV coverage, referee changes, and more
As Round Four approaches, we outline every fixture, broadcasting arrangement, and start time for the penultimate weekend of action in the 2026 Six Nations.
The weekend begins in Dublin on Friday evening, when Ireland faces Wales at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland’s win against England in Round Three keeps Andy Farrell’s squad in title contention, while Wales are still chasing their first Six Nations victory of the campaign after 13 straight defeats in the tournament.
Action then shifts to Murrayfield on Saturday, where second-placed Scotland host France, the only unbeaten team so far in the championship.
The weekend wraps up in Rome, with Italy hosting England at the Stadio Olimpico.
officiating update: World Rugby announced a change to the refereeing team for the Rome match. Australian official Nic Berry will not travel, so France’s Pierre Brousset moves to the role of AR1, and Sam Grove-White of Scotland steps in as AR2.
For a complete TV guide and global viewing options, see the dedicated Six Nations broadcast guide.
Round Four fixtures and details
Ireland vs Wales
- Date: Friday, 6 March 2026
- Kick-off: 20:10 GMT
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- TV coverage: ITV, RTÉ Sport, France Télévisions, SuperSport, Sky Italia, Sky NZ, Stan Sports, Peacock
- Referee: Karl Dickson (RFU)
- Assistant referees: Nika Amashukeli (GRU), Damian Schneider (UAR)
- TMO: Andrew Jackson (RFU)
- FPRO: Tual Trainini (FFR)
Scotland vs France
- Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
- Kick-off: 14:10 GMT
- Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- TV coverage: BBC, Virgin Media, Premier Sports, TF1, SuperSport, Sky Italia, Sky NZ, Stan Sports, Peacock
- Referee: Angus Gardner (RA)
- Assistants: Andrew Brace (IRFU), Craig Evans (WRU)
- TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
- FPRO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)
Italy vs England
- Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
- Kick-off: 17:40 local time (16:40 GMT)
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- TV coverage: ITV, Virgin Media, TF1, SuperSport, Sky Italia, Sky NZ, Stan Sports, Peacock
- Referee: Luc Ramos (FFR)
- Assistants: Pierre Brousset (FFR), Sam Grove-White (SCO)
- TMO: Eric Gauzins (FFR)
- FPRO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU)
Note: For fans seeking more context on the standings and standout performers, recent features highlight Ireland’s strong form and discuss potential contenders for the Player of the Championship.
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