Six Nations 2008 dates revealed

Ireland, seeking a hat-trick of Triple Crowns next season, will start their RBS 6 Nations campaign at home to Italy on February 2, but then tackle holders France in Paris seven days later.

Six Nations 2008 dates revealed
Thu, 29 Mar, 2007 - 14:07
1

Ireland, seeking a hat-trick of Triple Crowns next season, will start their RBS 6 Nations campaign at home to Italy on February 2, but then tackle holders France in Paris seven days later.

As in this season’s tournament, there are two so-called ’Super Saturdays’, with three games being played on February 23 and March 15.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship Tom Farrell agrees new contract extension with Munster
Wales Rugby Press Conference - Principality Stadium - Thursday August 7th Wales boss Steve Tandy wants players to talk about turmoil facing domestic game
Tom Farrell celebrates turn over 18/10/2025 Mike Prendergast explains why Tom Farrell has been a 'brilliant' Munster signing
CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: ItalyPlace: ParisPlace: RomePlace: TwickenhamPlace: Millennium StadiumPlace: FrancePlace: ScotlandPlace: EnglandPerson: Eddie O’SullivanPerson: O’SullivanPerson: Jacques LauransEvent: Six NationsEvent: Triple CrownsEvent: RBS 6 NationsEvent: Super Saturdays’Event: 2008 RBS 6 NationsEvent: Rugby World CupEvent: 2008 RBSOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: FranceOrganisation: ScotlandOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: WalesOrganisation: ItalyOrganisation: Six Nations
<p>Optimum Nutrition ambassador and Irish Rugby player Hugo Keenan as Optimum Nutrition today unveiled a new partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), becoming the Official Performance Nutrition Partner of Irish Rugby. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho</p>

Hugo Keenan looking long-term on his road back from injury

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

Sport

Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, please download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE mobile news app.

Sign Up

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited