The pinnacle of northern hemisphere international rugby union action, the Six Nations, begins on Saturday.
This year's competition has extra weight as all six sides are playing with one eye on the Rugby World Cup in Japan in September.
Ireland are defending champions, having won the grand slam last year, and they begin their challenge against England on Saturday.
Italy, who have not won a Six Nations match since February 2015 and have finished bottom the past three seasons, open their campaign on Saturday against Scotland in Edinburgh.
There are five match weekends with the tournament concluding on March 16. Here is a schedule of the action below, with all kick-offs in UAE time.
Saturday, February 2
France v Wales 12.00am
Scotland v Italy 6.15pm
Ireland v England 8.45pm
Saturday, February 9
Scotland v Ireland 6.15pm
Italy v Wales 8.45pm
Sunday, February 10
England v France 7pm
Saturday, February 23
France v Scotland 6.15pm
Wales v England 8.45pm
Sunday, February 24
Italy v Ireland 7pm
Saturday, March 9
Scotland v Wales 6.15pm
England v Italy 8.45pm
Sunday, March 10
Ireland v France 7pm
Saturday, March 16
Italy v France 4.30pm
Wales v Ireland 6.45pm
England v Scotland 9pm