Everything you need to know about the Six Nations 2019
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Last updated 24th Jan 2019
The world’s greatest rugby tournament, the Six Nations is right around the corner, and whether you are a fan of rugby, sport in general or the wonderful world of Edinburgh here is your guide to the match-packed five-week extravaganza.
When does the Six Nations tournament start?
The first game is on Friday 1st February 2019 and the final matches will take place on Super Saturday – 16th March 2019.
When are the Scotland matches being played?
The Scotland fixtures begin on 2nd February with three home games and two away games. The first home game is Scotland v Italy on 2nd February, followed by Scotland v Ireland on 9th February, and Scotland v Wales on 9th March. The away games will be France v Scotland on 23rd February and ending with the Calcutta Cup match against England at Twickenham on 16th March.
Where will the Scotland home matches be played?
The Scotland men’s home games will take place at BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. The Scotland Women home games will be played in Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. The Under 20s Scotland team will be playing at Gala RFC’s home ground Netherdale in the Scottish Borders.
Where can I get a ticket for a Six Nations match?
Being such a high-profile tournament, tickets for Scotland games at BT Murrayfield are now sold out. However, there are tickets still available for the Scotland Women and Scotland U20 matches here: www.scottishrugby.org
We also advise you to keep an eye on this website and perhaps sign up for their newsletter which means you will be amongst the first to know if any additional tickets are returned or go on public sale.
How do I get to BT Murrayfield Stadium?
If you are one of the lucky ticket-holders but don’t quite know your way around Edinburgh there are various options to get yourself to the stadium. Trains run from all over Scotland to Haymarket train station which is conveniently located in the West end of the city and a short walk to the ground, around 10-15 minutes.
If you do opt for this route, you will be in good company, with swarms of fans making their way to the stadium along this route. As you near the stadium, if you are feeling peckish or thirsty then there is a bonus treat in store. Several of the local bars, hotels and B&Bs will set up stalls outside their premises to offer match-goers a hot snack or drink. There is usually a fun carnival atmosphere to go along with the snack.
Edinburgh’s other main train station is Waverley station which is located in the heart of the city centre. If your arrival to Edinburgh brings you to Waverley, it is an easy hop to the stadium. There are trams from the city centre which run to BT Murrayfield stadium which has its own dedicated tram stop.
If you elect for this option, then our advice is to make a start nice and early, giving yourself plenty of time to travel. The trams become heavily congested on match days. Passengers will also need to buy their tram tickets prior to boarding. You can purchase them on the tram, but a surcharge will be added. There are ticket machines on the tram platforms.
There are many local buses which travel to the stadium from various parts of Edinburgh.
If you prefer to drive to the stadium, you will need to give yourself plenty of time. For Scotland home matches at BT Murrayfield there are a limited amount of back pitch car park passes, but these will now be sold out. Therefore you will need to park in nearby residential streets. This is not generally recommended as many local nearby streets are coned off or permit holders spaces only and with many streets getting quite congested you might end up having a fair trek to the stadium!
What else is there to do at BT Murrayfield?
If you have extra time once you are in the area, BT Murrayfield is pretty close to Edinburgh Zoo. Approximately 1.5 miles away, the zoo is either a short bus hop, cab ride or brisk walk away. For more details, click here: https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk
If you prefer to get to the stadium early, there will be plenty of amusement in the form of food, drink and entertainment, for full details, please check the Scottish rugby website. We also suggest you wrap up warm but at least the beer will be cold!
Whether you have a ticket for the game or not, there are plenty of places you will be able to join other fans watching the game and enjoying a drink or two. The matches will be widely televised, and you can settle in at any number of pubs or bars and watch the action in the warmth.
If you are a home fan, away fan or a visitor to the city, you can enjoy this world-famous rugby tournament with some of Scotland’s world-renowned hospitality.
For further details on the Scotland Men’s games, Scotland Women’s games and Scotland Under-20s games, please visit: www.scottishrugby.org
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