Six Nations schedule confirmed for 2023

Additional reporting by Press Association.

Ireland will kick-off their 2023 Six Nations campaign in the tournament's opening match on Saturday, February 4th, playing away to Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Next year's fixtures will see Andy Farrell's squad at home to current title-holders France at the Aviva on Saturday, February 11th, just six days after Les Bleus' Round 1 clash with Italy.

February 4th is also the date for England and Scotland's Calcutta Cup fixture, which will be played in Twickenham.

Hands up who is excited!