The Guinness Six Nations enters its thrilling conclusion this weekend with the aptly named ‘Super Saturday’ that sees all three round five matches take place on one sensational day of rugby.
In Round 4, we saw all three away sides win for the first time in 16 years as France defeated Wales 13-9 in Cardiff, before Scotland won 33-22 in Rome and Ireland impressed in a 32-15 win at Twickenham.
This year it is all to play for in the final round, with the title up for grabs and plenty of history to be made.
The day all begins in Cardiff, where Wales and Italy clash in what could be a historic game for a number of reasons.
Dan Biggar is looking to earn his 100th Welsh cap, while Alun Wyn Jones may well return for his 150th cap after missing the entire Championship so far through injury sustained in the Autumn Nations Series.
To view that historic encounter, fans should tune in to RTE 2 from 2pm, with kick off at 2.15pm.
Ireland are the only team who can still lift the Championship trophy other than France, but they will have to defeat Scotland and hope France lose to claim title.
Andy Farrell’s side will be lifting silverware with a win, even if France do go on to lift the Championship, as they would claim the Triple Crown, having already beaten England and Wales and needing only victory over Scotland to seal dominance among the home nations.
Virgin Media One is the place to head for that one, with pre-match coverage starting at 3:30pm, ahead of a 4:45 kick-off.
And finally, the game that may decide the whole Championship and conclude Super Saturday and the Guinness Six Nations as a whole – Le Crunch.
England visit France after a defeat to Ireland last time out, but they showed plenty of fight and will be hoping that can serve them well at the Stade de France.
France are in pole position to win a first Championship title since 2010 and depending on Ireland’s result could have even sealed that before a ball is kicked into the Parisian sky. But victory over England would see them make a real statement 18 months out from a home World Cup, winning the Grand Slam.
That game can also be watched on RTE 2, with coverage starting at 7.35pm on Saturday evening ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Fans in Northern Ireland have a choice of channel and can find the UK listings here.
SATURDAY 19 MARCH
Wales v Italy
Live on RTE 2 from 2pm with kick-off at 2.15pm
Ireland v Scotland
Live on Virgin Media One from 3.30pm with kick-off at 4.45pm
France v England
Live on RTE 2 from 7.35pm with kick-off at 8pm
