England kick off against Italy in 2018

ENGLAND will begin their quest to win a third consecutive Six Nations title in Italy on Sunday, February 4.

The 2018 competition begins a day earlier when Wales host Scotland and Ireland travel to France.

The tournament will climax with on March 17, as Scotland go to Italy, England host Ireland and Wales entertain France. Round 1 - Wales v Scotland, France v Ireland, Italy v England Round 2 - Ireland v Italy, England v Wales, Scotland v France Round 3 - France v Italy, Ireland v Wales, Scotland v England Round 4 - Ireland v Scotland, France v England, Wales v Italy Round 5 - Italy v Scotland, England v Ireland, Wales v France