Six Nations: Full Contact season 2 promises to take us on an even deeper dive into the highs and lows of the Guinness Six Nations Championship, so is a must for all rugby union fans. Over eight episodes the series takes a closer look at the personal lives of some of rugby’s biggest stars, including England’s fly-half Marcus Smith, Wales’ Dafydd Jenkins, who became his country’s youngest captain, and France’s rising star, scrum half Nolann le Garrec.
We'll also get to know their families, coaches and teammates as we relive the nail-biting 2024 Championship, which saw Ireland victorious, France second and England in third place.
The fly-on-the-wall series is also certain to get fans in the mood for the 2025 Six Nations which kicks off in Paris on January 31, 2025, with France taking on Wales.
Here’s everything you need to know about Six Nations: Full Contact Season 2 on Netflix…
Six Nations: Full Contact season 2 release date
Six Nations: Full Contact Season 2 is an eight-part series starting on Netflix on Wednesday January 29 2025. So shortly before the new Six Nations season begins.
Is there a trailer?
Yes a trailer for Six Nations: Full Contact Season 2 has been released by Netflix so you can take a look at all the rugby starts, their partners and the action from the 2024 championship. Take a look below...
What happens in Six Nations: Full Contact Season 2?
Six Nations: Full Contact season 2 will once again takes us behind the scenes at the historic Six Nations rugby tournament, but this time from 2024. We meet the teams, the key players and their families as we share the intense ups and downs of the competition.
England fly-half Marcus Smith comes under the spotlight in the second outing of Netflix’s glossy sports series and he can be seen scoreng an incredible winning drop goal against eventual title winners Ireland.
"Rugby is getting massive, the sport is reaching a different audience and it’s just amazing to be a part of," says Smith, 25. "I want to play in that number 10 jersey as many times as I can, and I feel now is the time to nail down my position in the team. I’m just raring to take this England team to a different level."
As well as all the action from the games, the fly-on-the-wall docuseries also takes a closer look at the off-field lives of top players like Smith, who’s seen in meetings with his sports agency Roc Nation, shopping for a flash new Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and then sustaining an injury ahead of England’s first game against Italy.
"We compete as hard as we can in training because we’re desperate to get selected,’ says Smith. ‘The Six Nations is very intense and that’s how you want to practice because we know the games are going to be like that. Unfortunately in the hardest, most intense training session of the week I felt a massive pop in my right calf. I was like, ‘this is not good news’. The last thing I want to do is let the boys down."
Later in the series, cameras also go behind the scenes with Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe and his wife Nika, Wales’ young 21-year-old captain Dafydd Jenkins (see pictured below) and England full back Freddie Steward as he fights for his place in the team.
Meanwhile, England captain Jamie George shares what it was like to bravely lead out his team against Scotland just days after losing his mum, Jane, to cancer. "You don’t know how to feel, you don’t know how to think,’ says George, 34. ‘She was the biggest rugby fan and she loved watching me play, and when all’s said and done I’ve got the opportunity to make some people very proud, whether they’re in the stands, whether they’re watching at home or whether they’re not with us anymore. I wanted her to be there in that moment and I just had a quiet word, ‘come on mum talk to me’."
Six Nations: Full Contact Season 2 episode guide
Here's a brief guide to all eight episodes of Six Nations: Full Contact season 2..
Episode 1
Italy have never beat England in a Six Nations match. With a new coach and a new strategy, this could be the game that changes everything.
Episode 2
Wales haven't won at Twickenham in over a decade. Their team is young and inexperienced. How will they fare in their pivotal match against England?
Episode 3
As Scotland prepare to defend the iconic Calcutta Cup at home against their fiercest rivals, the England team is rocked by some tragic news.
Episode 4
Italy's new coach is determined to reverse their consistent losing streak. Could they ever stand a chance against the unpredictable Scottish team?
Episode 5
Everyone on the England team is desperate to be picked for the match against Ireland, while the reigning champions are focused on retaining their title.
Episode 6
France and Wales are flailing in the competition. With both coaches under intense scrutiny, they decide to inject some new blood into their squads.
Episode 7
One team has lost every match in the competition so far. One is the eternal underdog. Who will break their losing streak — and who gets the wooden spoon?
Episode 8
It's Super Saturday, the final showdown of the Six Nations. Two teams have the chance of taking home
Recap: what happened during the 2024 Six Nations?
The 2024 Guinness Six Nations was a rollercoaster of a competition, boasting several incredible performances and unforgettable moments.
Ireland clinched the title for the second consecutive year, with wins against Italy, Wales and Scotland. However, they suffered defeat at the hands of England.
France overcame their heavy loss to Ireland in the first game to come second, while England came third after an inconsistent campaign under head coach Steve Borthwick.
Scotland came fourth followed by Italy and Wales.
