Super Saturday closes the 2027 Guinness Men’s Six Nations on Saturday 13 March 2027, with all three final-round fixtures played back-to-back across a single day. The 2027 edition concludes with Ireland hosting France in Dublin in what is traditionally expected to be the title decider, alongside England v Wales at Allianz Stadium and Italy v Scotland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Super Saturday has become one of the signature days in the northern-hemisphere rugby calendar, producing climactic title finishes, Grand Slam deciders and Triple Crown clinchers in recent editions.
What is Six Nations Super Saturday?
Super Saturday is the final matchday of the Six Nations Championship, where all three Round 5 fixtures are played on the same day with staggered kick-off times. The format was introduced in 2015 to deliver a dramatic conclusion to the tournament, allowing all six nations to finish their campaigns simultaneously and creating a title race that can hinge on points difference, bonus points and results in the final 80 minutes.
The three matches kick off roughly two and a half hours apart, meaning each game’s result directly influences the title picture by the time the next kicks off. In years where multiple sides remain in contention for the championship, Super Saturday has produced final-whistle title swings and Grand Slam clinchers in memorable fashion. The 2015 Championship, which was decided on the night with England, Ireland and Wales all finishing level on four wins, is widely credited with proving the format’s drama.
When is Six Nations 2027 Super Saturday?
Super Saturday falls on Saturday 13 March 2027. The schedule is staggered to allow television broadcasters to carry every match. The first match typically starts at around 2:15pm GMT, the second at 4:45pm GMT and the prime-time closer at 8pm GMT. The Ireland v France fixture in Dublin is traditionally scheduled for the final slot as the headline match. Exact kick-off times are confirmed by Six Nations Rugby and the broadcast partners closer to the event.
Where is Six Nations 2027 Super Saturday?
Three venues across Europe host the final-round matches. Italy v Scotland is played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome (capacity approximately 72,000), the national stadium of Italian rugby and football that has hosted Six Nations matches since Italy joined the tournament in 2000. England v Wales takes place at Allianz Stadium in south-west London (capacity approximately 82,000), the home of English rugby. Ireland v France closes the day at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin (capacity approximately 51,700), the redeveloped home of Irish rugby in the Lansdowne Road district.
Key Contenders
Ireland and France enter Super Saturday as two of the dominant forces in the modern Six Nations era. Ireland, seeking a fifth title under Andy Farrell, traditionally enter the final round in title contention. France, built around Antoine Dupont and with a strong Top 14 pipeline, are multiple recent champions and perennially one of the top two sides. The Ireland v France fixture in Dublin has a strong history of producing decisive Championship-deciding moments, and Round 5 is the fifth-round fixture of the 2027 schedule.
England enter Wales at Allianz Stadium under head coach Steve Borthwick, with the match forming part of the continuing rebuild of the England side. Wales travel to London in a rebuild phase after recent struggles. Italy host Scotland at the Stadio Olimpico, with Italy looking to build on their encouraging 2024 and 2025 campaigns and Scotland aiming to finish the Championship with a win to bank bonus points for a strong final standing.
How to Watch
In the United Kingdom, Italy v Scotland and Ireland v France are broadcast on BBC, while England v Wales is shown on ITV. The BBC also provides Welsh-language coverage via S4C. In Ireland, RTE and Virgin Media Television share live coverage. France 2 covers French matches on free-to-air in France. In Italy, Sky Italia and TV8 share rights. In the United States and Canada, Peacock and CBC respectively cover Six Nations matches, while Stan Sport covers Australia and Sky Sport covers New Zealand.
History and Records
Super Saturday was introduced in 2015 when the Championship needed a tie-breaker format to handle a three-way title race. That edition produced more than 220 points across the three final-round matches, delivering a climactic finish that eventually crowned Ireland champions on points difference. The Ireland v France fixture has decided multiple recent Championships, including Ireland’s Grand Slam run in 2023. Ireland hold the record for most Grand Slam titles in the Six Nations era. Wales and England each have six Championships in the Six Nations era, France have six and Ireland have eight.
Tickets and Attendance
Super Saturday tickets are among the most sought-after in the Six Nations, particularly for matches with title implications. Tickets are sold through the home unions’ official ticketing partners, typically through a members’ ballot followed by general sale. Prices range from around 45 to 200 pounds or euros for standard seats, with premium and hospitality packages considerably higher. Hospitality is offered through Keith Prowse, Quintevents and official Six Nations partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Six Nations 2027 Super Saturday?
Saturday 13 March 2027, with three matches staggered across the afternoon and evening.
Where are the Super Saturday matches held?
Stadio Olimpico Rome (Italy v Scotland), Allianz Stadium Twickenham (England v Wales) and Aviva Stadium Dublin (Ireland v France).
How can I watch Super Saturday?
On BBC and ITV in the UK, RTE in Ireland, France 2 in France and Peacock in the United States.
What is Super Saturday?
Super Saturday is the Six Nations final matchday, where all three Round 5 fixtures are played back-to-back on a single day to produce a climactic conclusion to the Championship.