sport

The RBS 6 Nations fixture schedule 2009 has been announced, with matches taking place between Saturday February 7 and Saturday March 21. All are in UK time – add one hour for France and Italy

• Saturday 7th February:

England v Italy (3.00pm)Ireland v France (5.00pm)

• Sunday 8th February:

Scotland v Wales (3.00pm)

• Saturday 14th February:

France v Scotland (3.00pm)Wales v England (5.30pm)