Six Nations Rugby on Peacock Premium, NBCSN Feb. 27

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Italy plays Ireland in Rome, Wales and England face off in Cardiff

Six Nations on NBC Sports
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NBC Sports’ coverage of Guinness Six Nations rugby continues this weekend. On Feb. 27, Italy faces Ireland in Rome. The match is live on Peacock Premium at 9:15 a.m. ET and will air later on NBCSN, kickoff at 12:30 p.m. ET. 

Wales faces England in Cardiff that same day. That kicks off 11:45 a.m. ET, live on Peacock Premium, and at 2:30 p.m. on NBCSN. England beat Wales 33-30 a year ago. 

France versus Scotland, set for February 28, has been postponed due to COVID concerns.

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Ahmed Fareed and Alex Corbisiero are the studio hosts for NBC Sports. 

Peacock Premium costs $4.99 monthly. NBCUniversal is shutting down NBCSN by the end of the year. 

France and Wales are leading the table with two wins and no losses. England and Scotland are 1-1 and Ireland and Italy are thus far winless. 

Each of the six national teams plays one another in an annual round robin. England won the competition last year. 

Michael Malone
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