England rugby fixtures: Six Nations 2024 kick-off times and TV channels
England's 2024 Six Nations campaign begins tomorrow when they travel to Rome to take on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.
Steve Borthwick’s side will be hoping to improve on their previous showing at the Six Nations after finishing fourth in the standings with 10 points, 17 points behind the winners, Ireland. But they will have to do so without Marcus Smith, who is out because of a calf problem.
The 44-year-old will be looking to lead the Red and Whites to their first Six Nations title and go into their opening fixture full of confidence having never lost to the Azzurri.
England entered 2024 ranked fifth in the world rankings, the second-highest ranked team in the competition, as reigning champions Ireland travel to 2023 Six Nations runners-up France on Friday to kick the tournament off.
Here is the full list of England fixtures this year's Six Nations with kick-off times and how to tune in on TV.
England's Six Nations fixtures
All fixtures broadcast live on BBC or ITV, with live streams available on BBC iPlayer or ITVX for the duration of the tournament.
Round 1
Saturday, February 3: Italy vs England - 3pm (GMT) on ITV
Round 2
Saturday, February 10: England v Wales - 4:45pm (GMT) on ITV
Round 3
Saturday, February 24: Scotland v England - 4:45pm (GMT) on ITV
Round 4
Saturday, March 9: England v Ireland - 4:45pm (GMT) on ITV
Round 5
Saturday, March 16: France v England - 8:00pm (GMT) on ITV
Latest England team news
England have given debuts to centre Fraser Dingwall and flanker Ethan Roots. Head coach Steve Borthwick has also named three uncapped players on the bench in back-rower Chandler Cunningham-South, fly-half Fin Smith and wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso.
Alex Mitchell has overcome an infected cut on his leg to form a half-back axis with George Ford, who is named as one of two vice-captains alongside Maro Itoje. Jamie George will lead the team out at the Stadio Olimpico.
Ford has edged rookie Fin Smith for the No 10 jersey after Marcus Smith was ruled out of the round one clash because of a calf problem and he will direct a midfield partnership of Dingwall and Henry Slade.
Tommy Freeman wins his fourth cap and first since 2022 on the right wing as reward for an impressive season at Gallagher Premiership pace-setters Northampton, who also supply Dingwall and Mitchell to the starting back line.
Joe Marler and Will Stuart are the preferred props, keeping Ellis Genge and Dan Cole on the bench, while Itoje and Ollie Chessum are paired together in a familiar-looking lock duo.
