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Since Italy’s inclusion in the tournament in 2000, England have won the title six times, more than any other side, including three of the first four.
However, they have never managed to do it three times in a row with France denying them in 2002.
France, Wales and Ireland have all won back-to-back Six Nations since but not one of them has managed to complete the hat-trick.
But Eddie Jones’ England have just one defeat since 2015 on their card, a remarkable run of wins, and start the tournament even-money favourites to make it three trophies in a row.
(All times UK GMT; home team first)
Round one
Saturday February 3, Wales 34 - Scotland 7
Saturday February 3, France vs Ireland (4.45pm; BBC)
Sunday February 4, England vs Italy (3pm; ITV)
Round two
Saturday February 10, Ireland vs Italy (2.15pm; ITV)
Saturday February 10, England vs Wales (4.45pm; ITV)
Sunday February 11, Scotland vs France (3pm; BBC)
Round three
Friday February 23, France vs Italy (8pm; BBC)
Saturday February 24, Ireland vs Wales (2.15pm; ITV)
Saturday February 24, Scotland vs England (4.45pm; BBC)
Round four
Saturday March 10, Ireland vs Scotland (2.15pm; ITV)
Saturday March 10, France vs England (4.45pm; BBC)
Sunday March 11, Wales vs Italy (3pm; BBC)
Round five (Super Saturday)
Saturday March 17, Italy vs Scotland (12.30pm; ITV)
Saturday March 17, England vs Ireland (2.45pm; ITV)
Saturday March 17, Wales vs France (5pm; BBC)
