Watch England vs. Wales: Six Nations Kick-off, TV Channel, Team Updates
As the Six Nations tournament kicks off, England and Wales are set to reignite one of rugby’s most intense rivalries. Their clash takes place at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on Saturday, February 7, starting at 4:10 PM GMT. This encounter marks the 144th match between these two teams, each eager to assert dominance.
Match Details
- Teams: England vs. Wales
- Date: February 7, 2026
- Kickoff Time: 4:10 PM GMT
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London
- Referee: Pierre Brousset (France)
- Assistant Referees: Nic Berry (Australia), Morné Ferreira (South Africa)
- Television Match Official: Tual Trainini (France)
Broadcast Information
The match will be available for viewers in various regions:
- UK: ITV
- Wales: S4C
- Ireland: Virgin Media
- Radio Coverage: BBC Radio 5 Live
- Live Updates: ESPN
Team News
England Squad
- F Steward
- T Roebuck
- T Freeman
- F Dingwall
- H Arundell
- G Ford
- A Mitchell
- E Genge
- J George (captain)
- J Heyes
- A Coles
- O Chessum
- G Pepper
- S Underhill
- B Earl
Replacements: L Cowan-Dickie, B Rodd, T Davison, M Itoje, T Curry, H Pollock, B Spencer, M Smith
Wales Squad
- L Rees-Zammit
- E Mee
- E James
- B Thomas
- J Adams
- D Edwards
- T Williams
- N Smith
- D Lake (captain)
- A Griffin
- D Jenkins
- A Beard
- A Mann
- J Macleod
- A Wainwright
Replacements: L Belcher, R Carre, T Francis, B Carter, T Plumtree, H Deaves, K Hardy, M Grady
Key Player Updates
Henry Arundell is set to make his first start for England since the 2023 World Cup. He last played in a significant match against Argentina in the bronze final over two years ago. After a brief absence from international rugby, Arundell is expected to bring fresh energy to the team.
In the leadership aspect, Jamie George will captain the England team, while regular captain Maro Itoje will join as a substitute after a period of personal loss.
The intense rivalry between England and Wales promises an exhilarating match as both teams strive for an impactful start to the Six Nations. Fans and players alike know that form often goes out the window when these two sides meet.
