Six Nations Betting Tips
The 2026 Six Nations championships will be the 26th edition of the annual rugby union tournament contested between the six European heavyweight rugby nations. Ireland, Wales, England, France, Scotland and Italy all compete and play each other home and away before the winner in determined.
For sponsorship reasons the tournament is currently known at the Guinness Six Nations. There are mini prizes to be played for during the tournament such as the Grand Slam (unbeaten) and Triple Crown.
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Six Nations Free Bets
Take advantage of free bets as many online bookmakers offer free bets when you open a new account online. This option can also be extended to existing customers so be sure to keep an eye out so that you can get your rugby bankroll up and running.
2026 Six Nations Betting Odds
Going into the final round, only three teams remain in the hunt. Their odds are below.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| France | 1.20 |
| Ireland | 8.00 |
| Scotland | 9.00 |
2026 Six Nations Previews, Fixtures & Results
| Date | Time (SAST) | Round | Match | Venue | Preview/Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb | 22:10 | 1 | France vs Ireland | Stade de France | 36-14 |
| 7 Feb | 16:10 | 1 | Italy vs Scotland | Stadio Olympico | 18-15 |
| 7 Feb | 18:40 | 1 | England vs Wales | Twickenham | 48-7 |
| 14 Feb | 16:10 | 2 | Ireland vs Italy | Avivs Stadium | 20-13 |
| 14 Feb | 18:40 | 2 | Scotland vs England | Murrayfield | 31-20 |
| 15 Feb | 17:10 | 2 | Wales vs France | Principality Stadium | 12-54 |
| 21 Feb | 16:10 | 3 | England vs Ireland | Twickenham | 21-42 |
| 21 Feb | 18:40 | 3 | Wales vs Scotland | Principality Stadium | 23-26 |
| 22 Feb | 17:10 | 3 | France vs Italy | Decathlon Arena | 33-8 |
| 6 Mar | 22:10 | 4 | Ireland vs Wales | Aviva Stadium | 27-17 |
| 7 Mar | 16:10 | 4 | Scotland vs France | Murrayfield | 50-40 |
| 7 Mar | 18:40 | 4 | Italy vs England | Stadio Olympico | 23-18 |
| 14 Mar | 16:10 | 5 | Ireland vs Scotland | Aviva Stadium | |
| 14 Mar | 18:40 | 5 | Wales vs Italy | Principality Stadium | |
| 14 Mar | 22:10 | 5 | France vs England | Stade de France |
Six Nations History
The Six Nations is one of the oldest rugby tournaments still around as it began as early as 1883. Back then it was just the four home nations – England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland – that participated.
In 1910 France were admitted to form the Five Nations but in 1931 the French were given the boot as the tournament returned to the four home nations. But in 1940 the French returned and it remained the Five Nations until the year 2000 when Italy joined.
For the last 20 years it has been the Six Nations with the same teams despite calls for Romania and/or Georgia to be added to the mix. Many have touted a relegation format as Italy have struggled to compete against the other five consistently.
Ireland, Scotland and Wales are the only teams to have participated in all 125 tournaments because England did not compete in 1888 and 1889 due to their refusal to join the International Rugby Board. During both World Wars the tournament was suspended.
Six Nations FAQ
Where is the 2026 Six Nations Rugby Championship?
The 2026 Six Nations Rugby Championship will be played in Ireland, Wales, England, France, Scotland and Italy.
When is the 2026 Six Nations Rugby Championship?
The 2026 Six Nations Rugby Championship starts on 5 February 2026 and concludes on 14 March 2026.
What teams play in the 2026 Six Nations rugby?
Six nations contest the 2025 Six Nations tournament including Wales, Ireland, England, France, Scotland and Italy.
Who has won the most Six Nations titles?
France have won the most Six Nations since this era began with seven titles each since 2000. Ireland have won the last two in 2023 and 2024.
