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Robert Hynes

When does the Six Nations start and how do I get tickets? Fixtures, TV information and more

The 2022 Six Nations kicks off in early February, with Ireland hosting Wales in their first game.

Andy Farrell will name his training squad ahead of the tournament on January 19.

Fans and politicians are hopeful that the Aviva Stadium will be allowed to have crowds back at full capacity for Ireland's opening match next month.

Here's everything you need to know:

Where does it start?

The tournament kicks off on Saturday, February 5, when Ireland host Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

Fixtures

ROUND ONE

Ireland v Wales.... Aviva Stadium (Dublin).... Saturday, February 5.... 2.15pm GMT.

Scotland v England.... BT Murrayfield (Edinburgh).... Saturday, February 5.... 4.45pm GMT

France v Italy.... Stade de France (Paris).... Sunday, February 6.... 3pm GMT

ROUND TWO

Wales v Scotland.... Principality Stadium (Cardiff).... Saturday, February 12.... 2.15pm GMT

France v Ireland.... Stade de France (Paris).... Saturday, February 12.... 4.45pm GMT

Italy v England.... Stadio Olimpico (Rome).... Sunday, February 13.... 3pm GMT

ROUND THREE

Scotland v France.... BT Murrayfield (Edinburgh).... Saturday, February 26.... 2.15pm GMT

England v Wales.... Twickenham (London).... Saturday, February 26.... 4.45pm GMT

Ireland v Italy.... Aviva Stadium (Dublin).... Sunday, February 27.... 3pm GMT

ROUND FOUR

Wales v France.... Principality Stadium (Cardiff).... Friday, March 11.... 8pm GMT

Italy v Scotland.... Stadio Olimpico (Rome).... Saturday, March 12.... 2.15pm GMT

England v Ireland.... Twickenham (London).... Saturday, March 12.... 4.45pm GMT

ROUND FIVE

Wales v Italy.... Principality Stadium (Cardiff).... Saturday, March 19.... 2.15pm GMT

Ireland v Scotland.... Aviva Stadium (Dublin).... Saturday, March 19.... 4.45pm GMT

France v England.... Stade de France (Paris).... Saturday, March 19.... 8pm GMT

Tickets

Tickets for the Six Nations are distributed through the four provincial branches to rugby clubs and schools. Thereafter, any remaining tickets are sold through the Irish Rugby Supporters Club on ticketmaster.ie

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