It is a must-have and a must-read for any sports fan as rugby’s greatest annual tournament kicks off again.

Will Ireland be able to successfully defend their title without inspirational coach Andy Farrell, who has stood aside because of Lions duties?

Can England or Scotland rise to the top this time? And can Warren Gatland shake Wales out of their slumbers after the most miserable of runs?

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We analyse the strengths and weaknesses of every team, including France and Italy, picking out the key men they need to dazzle over the next few weeks. We throw the spotlight on the six coaches, assessing the pressure and scrutiny they each find themselves under for differing reasons amid huge expectations from the fans to deliver. Read the match-by-match predictions of Lions legend Graham Price as he gazes into his crystal ball to forecast what will happen. He even predicts the exact score lines we can expect to see.

Speaking of the Lions, there are so many mouth-watering head-to-head duels in store as players look to get the edge over their direct rivals and impress Farrell before the three-Test summer showdown with Australia. We focus on many of the key individual battles with stars from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales looking to book their places on the plane Down Under.

There is your guide to the fixtures so you can chart the tournament as it happens, with everything you need to know about when games are played, kick-off times and the venues. We look back at what happened last time and assess what’s in store for the 2025 Women’s Six Nations. Plus a whole load of brilliant features and nostalgia.

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