Rugby fans prepare for 2010 Six Nations

Rugby fans will have the perfect excuse to treat themselves to a break in one of Europe's leading destinations when the 2010 Six Nations tournament kicks off in February.

The competition will take place over five weekends between February 6th and March 20th.

It is the northern hemisphere's leading rugby union series and brings together some of the sport's top international sides - England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.

English supporters will be able to see their team take on Wales in London on February 6th, before travelling to Rome for a game against Italy on February 14th.

Martin Johnson's men will also face a home fixture against Ireland on February 27th and trips to Edinburgh and Paris on March 13th and 20th respectively.

Other highlights of the 2010 Six Nations series will include Scotland's home game against France on February 7th and the meeting between Ireland and Wales in Dublin on March 13th.

Wales' fixtures at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium will include a match against Italy on March 20th.

Posted by Teddie, 15 December 2009 13:02

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