After a winless 2024, Wales face a tall task of the opening night of the tournament as they take on favourites France in Paris

Friday, 31 January Kick-off: 20:15 GMTCoverage: Listen live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC 5 Live; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app; watch on S4C.Paris on a Friday night.

Warren Gatland says Wales will not hide from the importance of a Six Nations trip to face Italy in Rome after they were demolished 43-0 by France.

Warren Gatland addressed the media after Wales' 43-0 defeat to France in Paris. Here is everything he had to say. Warren, your assessment of that?

Wales were held scoreless for the first time in Six Nations history after being thrashed 43-0 by France. On a raucous Friday night at the Stade de France, there were early warning signs. After just three minutes, French talisman Antoine Dupont took a quick tap 15 metres from the Welsh line after Uini Atonio was upended illegally.

Warren Gatland says Wales cannot hide away from the importance of a Six Nations appointment with Italy in Rome after they were demolished 43-0 by France. They suffered a record Six Nations loss against France,

The Six Nations begins at the Stade de France, where the favourites will oblige but perhaps after a slower-than-expected start. Jon Newcombe previews France vs Wales.

Former Wales No.10 Dan Biggar believes Warren Gatland will be sacked mid-tournament if Wales lose badly in France and Italy. Following tonight's opener in Paris, the Dragons play in Rome eight days later, and Biggar has warned that his former team cannot afford to extend their 12 game losing run.

TV channel: In the UK, France vs Wales is being shown live and free-to-air tonight on ITV1 and Welsh-language channel S4C, with coverage beginning on both at 7:30pm GMT. Live stream: Free coverage is also available online via ITVX and S4C Clic.

With just six wins from 30 games in his second spell and his side favourites to retain the Six Nations wooden spoon, the outlook is bleak

Watch today’s France vs Wales live streams as Les Blues raise the curtain on the 2025 Six Nations by welcoming Warren Gatland’s struggling side to Paris. Below we have all the info on how to watch France vs Wales rugby from anywhere, with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters, free streams and start times.

As is well documented by now, Warren Gatland's side head into the tournament off the back of a dismal 2024, which saw them lose every Test match they faced and, in doing so, stretch their losing run to 12 successive games at that level.