The six nations fixtures for Round 4 bring Ireland v Wales in Dublin, Scotland hosting France and Italy hosting England over 6-7 March 2026 (ET), a weekend that could hand France the title. Ireland face struggling Wales on Friday night in Dublin as they aim to set up a Triple Crown decider next weekend; France can clinch the championship with a bonus-point win in Scotland; England travel to Rome looking to arrest a floundering campaign. All three matches will be widely available to view this weekend.
Round 4 match rundown
Friday: Ireland host Wales in Dublin in a match framed as a chance for Ireland to build toward a Triple Crown decider against Scotland next weekend. Saturday (first game): France travel to Scotland seeking a bonus-point victory that would secure the Six Nations title a week early. Saturday (later): England face Italy in Rome as England attempt to recover from a struggling run in the tournament. The stakes are clear: France can win the championship with a bonus-point win, Ireland can position themselves for a Triple Crown showdown, and England must respond after underwhelming form.
Six Nations Fixtures: streaming access and viewing notes
Fans in the UK, Ireland and France can watch all three fixtures for free this weekend. For viewers outside those territories, the round offers a mix of pay and subscription options in different regions; in one major market the matches are available a premium streaming service, while other territories will use regional sports subscription services. If you rely on your home broadcast, tools that address geo-restrictions are discussed in viewing guides, and availability varies by country and subscription. Check local schedules for exact kick-off times in your time zone; the fixtures span 6-7 March 2026 (ET).
Fantasy and betting pointers for Round 4
A dedicated Round 4 fantasy preview for 6-7 March 2026 sets out picks and tips for managers preparing squads this weekend. Betting previews for the Saturday double-header highlight several intriguing angles: Scotland v France carries title implications if France secure a bonus-point win; Italy v England in Rome is spotlighted as a tricky assignment for England and an opportunity for Italy to upset historical trends. One preview noted Italy’s recent scoring pattern and suggested Italy on the handicap as an angle, while another highlighted the anytime-scorer market and name-checked established finishers in attacking roles. Analysts point to England’s need for points and for Italy to convert red-zone entries if the Azzurri are to challenge.
Fantasy managers and bettors should weigh selection risk and fixture context: France’s trip to Scotland is both the highest-stakes and highest-reward match of the weekend; Ireland’s game in Dublin is framed as a setup for the following round; England’s trip to Rome carries form-repair urgency. Use official team news and confirmed kick-off times before locking squads or wagers for 6-7 March 2026 (ET).
Live updates and team announcements will shape final decisions this weekend; expect sides to reveal squads and strategies in the build-up to the matches and for the outcomes to set up a decisive final weekend of the championship. For now, fans planning viewing, fantasy transfers or betting moves should prioritise the six nations fixtures listed here and monitor official schedules for any last-minute changes.
