England v France

England open their home campaign in the 2027 Guinness Men’s Six Nations with the most anticipated fixture of the entire championship, a clash against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on 14 February 2027. The French have been one of the dominant forces in northern hemisphere rugby in recent years, and every England v France contest at Twickenham carries the weight of rugby’s oldest and most intense rivalry. After recent near-misses in the championship standings, England will be hungry to make a statement at HQ in front of a sell-out crowd of 82,000. The atmosphere at Twickenham for a France fixture is unlike anything else in the Six Nations calendar, with both fanbases filling the city well before kick-off. Falling on Valentine’s Day, 14 February, this is also one of the most popular sporting dates on the London social calendar — expect every bar in Twickenham and Richmond packed from midday. Whether you are in the East Stand, the South Stand or a hospitality suite, expect noise, colour and a game that will define the shape of the entire 2027 championship. Kick-off is 15:10 GMT. Tickets are distributed through England Rugby’s official allocation with significant demand from the day of sale — resale through StubHub and Viagogo is typically available closer to the date. Book early as this fixture sells out faster than any other home test of the season.