(Reuters) - England will go to Ireland in the opening round of the 2025 Six Nations Championship, before home clashes against France and their nemesis Scotland in a tough first three games for Steve Borthwick’s side.

Officials confirmed the fixtures on Saturday, with France to host Wales in the opening game on Jan. 31 before Scotland welcome Italy a day later and Ireland - on course for back-to-back titles this year - take on England in Dublin.