Trailer Alert: Netflix’s New Series, “Six Nations: Full Contact,” Looks At Rugby’s 2023 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Tournament

By Michelle McCue | January 17, 2024

On Saturday, October 28th rugby fans around the world watched as the final leg of the 2023 Rugby World Cup played out in France at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis. All the matches played in nine venues across 10 host cities. South Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 in the final to win their third consecutive match by one point and claim a record fourth Webb Ellis Trophy.

Prior to that at the Six Nations Championship, on March 18, 2023, Ireland won the tournament for a 15th time, along with a 13th Triple Crown and a fourth Grand Slam; it was also the first time they won the title in Dublin.

The Six Nations Championship is an annual international men’s competition between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Previously called the Home Nations Championship and the Five Nations Championship, the tournament has been running since 1883.

Six Nations and producers of Formula 1: Drive to Survive bring fans closer than ever to the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship. Six Nations: Full Contact will take viewers inside the exhilarating world of the oldest and greatest annual international rugby tournament, giving fans an insight into behind the scenes moments, as the best teams in Europe battle it out in some of the biggest matches in the rugby calendar to take home the prestigious trophy.

The 2024 Six Nations gets under way on February 2, 2024 at 8pm (UK time) as France host champions Ireland. US Fans can watch on Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/rugby

For rugby enthusiasts (hand raised), Full Contact promises an unparalleled behind-the-scenes look at the intense nature of the competition, shedding light on the teams’ rigorous preparations, and the emotional highs and lows of the players. At the same time, for those less familiar with the sport, the series will serve as an engaging entry point, demystifying the intricacies of rugby while conveying the passion that fuels this great game.

The series recently had it’s premiere in London.

https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/m6n/news/netflix-full-contact-premieres-in-london

The 8 episodes of Six Nations: Full Contact begin on Netflix January 24.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81647358