The Six Nations gets up and running on Friday night with a cracking fixture for fans to enjoy. France host Wales in the 2025 curtain-raiser, two sides with differing ambitions this season.
The French are favourites with most bookmakers, just ahead of Ireland who begin their Six Nations against England on Saturday. Wales, meanwhile, are massive 50/1 underdogs.
Those odds are reflected in the betting for Friday night's opener, with France huge favourites to dispose of the Welsh at the Stade de France.
When is France vs. Wales?
France vs. Wales in the 2025 Six Nations starts at 8:15 p.m. GMT on Jan. 31. This fixture takes place at the Stade de France.
How to watch France vs. Wales for free
France vs. Wales in the 2025 Six Nations is available to live stream for free on ITVX.
2025 Six Nations Championships fixture schedule this week
Friday, January 31
France vs. Wales (8:15 p.m. GMT)
Saturday, February 1
Scotland vs. Italy (2:15 p.m. GMT)
Ireland vs. England (4:45 p.m. GMT)
Wales last won the title in 2021 but are underdogs going into this edition. They are currently on a 12-match losing streak, with their last win coming at the 2023 Rugby World Cup against Georgia.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff time.stsedgdryhryhdfbhfghnjgfkyjmfh
The French are favourites with most bookmakers, just ahead of Ireland who begin their Six Nations against England on Saturday. Wales, meanwhile, are massive 50/1 underdogs.
Those odds are reflected in the betting for Friday night's opener, with France huge favourites to dispose of the Welsh at the Stade de France.
When is France vs. Wales?
France vs. Wales in the 2025 Six Nations starts at 8:15 p.m. GMT on Jan. 31. This fixture takes place at the Stade de France.
How to watch France vs. Wales for free
France vs. Wales in the 2025 Six Nations is available to live stream for free on ITVX.
2025 Six Nations Championships fixture schedule this week
Friday, January 31
France vs. Wales (8:15 p.m. GMT)
Saturday, February 1
Scotland vs. Italy (2:15 p.m. GMT)
Ireland vs. England (4:45 p.m. GMT)
Wales last won the title in 2021 but are underdogs going into this edition. They are currently on a 12-match losing streak, with their last win coming at the 2023 Rugby World Cup against Georgia.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff time.stsedgdryhryhdfbhfghnjgfkyjmfh