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.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2007 - 14:07
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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.

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