Rugby Union
In February, the Men’s Guinness Six Nations kicks off with England taking on Scotland on the 5th February for the Calcutta Cup in Edinburgh. The tournament will span across two months culminating in 15 games over the period. This, however, is not the only one of its kind with the bright young stars of the future taking to the field in the Men’s U20’s tournament starting on Friday 4 February. Their matches will follow the same order as the senior team. Stars who have come through this pathway include Owen Farrell, George Ford and Maro Itoje. All of whom look to play a part in England success during tournament.
Not to stop there the Red Roses, England Women’s team, will be defending their title in March. Ranked number one in the world and building towards a World Cup in New Zealand later this year, this will be their first chance of silverware in 2022.
Many of the players who will be running out to represent their country will have started at school or a local rugby club. If you are interested in having a go, or finding out more, head to www.englandrugby.com/find-rugby.
If you’re interested in taking part and keeping up to date with not only the professional game but also the local community game follow @RFU on twitter.
Information on the different playing squads and venues can be found below:
Men:
Saturday 5 February - Scotland v England - KO 4:45pm
Sunday 13 February - Italy v England - KO 3pm
Friday 26 February - England v Wales - KO 4:45pm – Twickenham Stadium
Saturday 12 March – England v Ireland - KO 4.45pm – Twickenham Stadium
Saturday 19 March - France v England - KO 8pm
U20:
Friday 4 February - Scotland v England - KO 8pm
Friday 11 February - Italy v England - KO 7pm
Friday 25 February - England v Wales - KO 7pm – Castle Park, Doncaster
Saturday 12 March – England v Ireland - KO 7.15pm – StoneX Stadium, London
Sunday 20 March - France v England - KO 8pm
Women:
Saturday 26 March - Scotland v Red Roses - KO 12pm - DAM Health Stadium.
Sunday 3 April - Italy v Red Roses - KO 3pm - Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.
Saturday 9 April - Red Roses v Wales - KO 4:45pm - Kingsholm Stadium.
Sunday 24 April - Red Roses v Ireland - KO 12pm - Welford Road.
Saturday 30 April - France v Red Roses - KO 2:15pm - Stade Jean Dauger.
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Huge thanks to the RFU for this article.
