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It's the return of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, and there's plenty of excitement in the air for Ireland fans! Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the opening weekend as Ireland take on England, France clash with Italy and Wales play Scotland in Cardiff.

Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look back on an incredible 2026 Six Nations Championship.The final round was quite remarkable with France winning back-to-back Championships thanks to a Thomas Ramos penalty with the last kick-off the game against England in Paris.Ireland were Triple Crown Winners and Wales defeated Italy in what was a first Six Nations victory for them in three years.

"We really wanted to back up that England performance."Ireland fullback Jamie Osborne who made his debut against South Africa in summer 2024, opens up about his journey from Naas Rugby Club to the international stage.Jamie shares insights into coming through the ranks, training alongside his five rugby-playing brothers, Ireland’s thrilling win over Wales, and his preparation for Ireland’s upcoming Six Nations fixtures. He also talks about the excitement of aiming for another Triple Crown and potentially a championship.

"It's pretty surreal, if I'm being honest.""I think we're just so focused at the minute on performance, on putting our best version on the field."Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist speaks ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Ireland national rugby union team.Gilchrist is set to win his 88th Scotland cap, becoming the country’s most capped second row, surpassing former captain Scott Murray.The Scotland stalwart reflects on his journey since making his debut in 2013, what it means to represent Scotland, and the challenge of facing Ireland as Scotland look to compete for the Triple Crown and potentially the Six Nations Championship title.

Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley preview the climax to the 2026 Six Nations Championship.It is going to be a belter Saturday with the Triple Crown and Championship winner all still to be decided.Ireland play Scotland, it is Wales against Italy and France and England are the evening kick-off in 'Le Crunch'

Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look forward to round four in the Men's Six Nations Championship.First up on Friday night it is Ireland against Wales then on Saturday France head to Edinburgh to face Scotland and England battle it out with Italy in Rome.