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2012 Six Nations

In 2012, we'll see tempers ignite and national rivalries flare on and off the field when England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, and France do battle for the Six Nations Cup.

This year, the games begin on February 4, 2012 featuring France kicking off their defense at home against Italy. As usual, complete live coverage in the UK will be provided on BBC television, radio, and online. Wales matches will be shown live by S4C, while in Ireland every match will be broadcast live on RTE.

In the US and Canada, Premium Sports is the traditional satellite TV venue at local pubs or corner bars where most North Americans will gather to watch. Stay tuned for the live kickoff of Scotland v England on February 4 at 12PM ET, and for the Ireland vs Wales match on Sunday, February 5 at 10AM ET. For American football fans, that means a double dose of sports mania on Sunday as Super Bowl XLVI kicks off at 6:30PM ET.

Meanwhile, on cable, BBC America returns this year with live coverage of all Saturday games beginning with the Six Nations kickoff on February 4 at 12PM ET ( Scotland vs. England). Also tune in on February 11 at 3PM ET (France vs Ireland); February 25 at 11AM ET (England vs Wales); March 10 at 9:30AM ET (Wales vs Italy) and on March 17 at 1PM ET (England vs Ireland).

2012 Six Nations Championship Schedule

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rugby.com.au - The latest news and features about the Wallabies including picture galleries, player profiles, telecast times, a very busy message board, a brief history of the team plus tour schedule and ticket information.

USA Rugby - Info central for the American game with national, college and high school rugby new, event and championship schedules, complete guides to starting and managing a team, membership and contact details.

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