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Six Nations 2027 — Odds, Facts & Betting Guide
5 February – 13 March 2027 · England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, Europe
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The Six Nations is rugby union's oldest and most celebrated international championship, contested each spring by England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. The 2027 edition runs from 5 February to 13 March, opening with Ireland v England under the Friday-night lights in Dublin and closing with the traditional Super Saturday.
Five rounds of fixtures across six weeks produce intense betting interest in the UK and Ireland — on the championship and Grand Slam, on individual matches, and on the Triple Crown and wooden spoon races.
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Six Nations: fast facts
- The 2027 Six Nations runs from 5 February to 13 March, the 28th edition since Italy joined in 2000.
- It opens with Ireland v England in Dublin on Friday 5 February.
- The championship concludes with Super Saturday on 13 March, when all three final-round matches are played on the same day.
- The England v Scotland fixture on Super Saturday is the Calcutta Cup, rugby's oldest international rivalry.
- A Grand Slam is won by a team that beats all five opponents; the Triple Crown is contested between the four home nations.
- Ireland and France have dominated recent editions of the championship.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | France | Won the 2026 championship |
| 2025 | France | Won the title on points difference |
| 2024 | Ireland | Back-to-back titles |
| 2023 | Ireland | Grand Slam |
| 2022 | France | Grand Slam, their first since 2010 |
| 2021 | Wales | Won the title in a Covid-disrupted campaign |
| 2020 | England | Won the delayed, pandemic-affected championship |
| 2019 | Wales | Grand Slam |
| 2018 | Ireland | Grand Slam |
| 2017 | England | Won the title under Eddie Jones |
How to bet on Six Nations
Six Nations betting splits between the championship-long markets and individual matches. Outright, Grand Slam and wooden-spoon markets are set before the tournament and move round by round, with Ireland and France typically heading the betting in recent years.
On matchday, the staples are result and handicap betting — the handicap matters because some fixtures are heavily one-sided — plus first and anytime try scorer. Home advantage is significant in this championship, so it's worth weighting.
Five rounds over six weeks is a measured campaign. Spread your betting across the rounds, factor in home advantage and weather, and keep every stake within an affordable budget.
Popular markets
- Outright winner
- Grand Slam
- Triple Crown
- Wooden spoon
- Match result and handicap
- Top try scorer
Six Nations 2027: your questions answered
When is the Six Nations 2027?
The 2027 Six Nations runs from 5 February to 13 March, opening with Ireland v England in Dublin and ending with Super Saturday.
What is Super Saturday?
The final day of the championship, 13 March 2027, when all three remaining matches are played in sequence and can decide the title.
What is the Calcutta Cup?
The trophy contested whenever England play Scotland — rugby's oldest international fixture. In 2027 it falls on Super Saturday.
What is a Grand Slam in the Six Nations?
Winning all five matches in a single championship. A narrower prize, the Triple Crown, goes to a home nation that beats the other three.
Who won the Six Nations in 2026?
France won the 2026 Six Nations Championship.