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Ireland Rugby
2010 – 6 Nations fixtures announced
While it would seem that most people are still reeling from the fact that Ireland has successfully managed to achieve the Grand Slam dream, it is clear that time and tide waits for no man.
Today rugby authorities announced the fixtures for the 2010 6 Nations tournament and it is clear that it promises to be another incredible competition. Ireland are to play three home matches as they strive to keep the trophy on home soil.
They start their series of home games against Italy at Croke Park, followed by a game against Wales in Dublin and then their final game at home in Dublin against Scotland. Their two away games will be again France and England.
RBS 6 Nations Championship 2010 Fixture Schedule
Saturday 6 February
14:30 – Ireland v Italy
17:00 – England v Wales
Sunday 7 February
15:00 – Scotland v France
Saturday 13 February
14:00 – Wales v Scotland
16:30 (17:30 local) – France v Ireland
Sunday 14 February
14.30 (15:30 local) – Italy v England
Friday 26 February
20:00 – Wales v France
Saturday 27 February
13:30 (14:30 local) – Italy v Scotland
16:00 – England v Ireland
Saturday 13 March
14:30 – Ireland v Wales
17:00 – Scotland v England
Sunday 14 March
14:30 (15.30 local) – France v Italy
Saturday 20 March
14:30 – Wales v Italy
17:00 – Ireland v Scotland
19:45 (20:45 local) – France v England