Six Nations 2025
Friday 31st January – Saturday 15th March

The 2025 Six Nations Championship is set to commence on Friday 31st January, featuring Europe’s premier rugby nations: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Ireland enters the tournament as the two-time defending champions, having secured back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024. The tournament kicks off with France hosting Wales in Paris, setting the stage for an exciting series of matches.

Ireland enters the tournament aiming for a historic third consecutive title. With head coach Andy Farrell on sabbatical to lead the British & Irish Lions, Simon Easterby steps in as interim coach. Despite this change, the squad remains robust, and they are considered one of the favourites with odds of 9/5.

France, with odds of 17/10, are poised as Ireland’s closest competitor. The return of key players like Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack bolsters their lineup, and they are eager to claim their first title since 2022.

England, under the leadership of new captain Maro Itoje, is determined to overcome past inconsistencies. With odds of 4/1, they aim to secure their first championship since 2020.

Scotland have shown potential but struggles with consistency. The inclusion of players like Fergus Burke, who chose Scotland over England due to a better fit with their playing style, adds depth to the squad.

Wales led by coach Warren Gatland, faces a challenging period with a record 12 consecutive defeats. Despite long odds of 60/1, Gatland believes his experienced players can guide the younger talent to surprise their critics.

Italy, celebrating their 25th tournament anniversary, continues to show improvement. While still considered underdogs at 150/1, their recent performances suggest they could challenge higher-ranked teams.