SPORT

NATIONS RUGBY, TV3, 1PM SATURDAY

The Six Nations are growing and growing in statute as the game gets a higher and higher profile here in this country and the start of the competition is a huge moment in the broadcasting history of TV3, who have upstaged RTE and taken the competition from them for the very first time.

On the field, the action starts off with Wales hosting Scotland followed by France hosting Ireland in Paris.

The Irish go into the tournament as one of the favourites, but this opener will help tell us whether that tag is hometown bias or well judged.

France might not be at their peak, rebuilding for the World Cup, but beating them at home is never easy for Ireland.