Six Nations Betting Preview

One of rugby’s greatest tournaments will return for its 27^th edition in early 2026. We’ve got all the key information covered, with dates, stats, and betting odds for the Six Nations 2026. Read on below for the Spreadex Sports preview.

What is the Six Nations?

The Six Nations is a rugby union tournament featuring England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. The tournament follows a round robin format, with all teams facing each other once.

When is the 2026 edition?

The 2026 tournament runs from February 5^th – March 14^th, with five game weeks and two rest weeks over the course of the competition.  See a full fixture list below:

Round 1:
Thursday 5^th February – France v Ireland, Stade de France, Paris
Saturday 7^th February – Italy v Scotland, Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Saturday 7^th February – England v Wales, Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), London

Round 2:
Saturday 14^th February – Ireland v Italy, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Saturday 14^th February – Scotland v England, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Sunday 15^th February – Wales v France – Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Round 3:
Saturday 21^st February – England v Ireland, Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), London
Saturday 21st February – Wales v Scotland, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Sunday 22^nd February – France v Italy, Stade de France, Paris

Rest week

Round 4:
Friday 6^th March – Ireland v Wales, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Saturday 7^th March – Scotland v France, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Saturday 7^th March – Italy v England, Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Rest week

Round 5:
Saturday 14^th March – Ireland v Scotland, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Saturday 14^th March – Wales v Italy, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Saturday 14th March – France v England, Stade de France, Paris

What happened in 2025?

France were crowned 2025 champions after winning four of their five games. England and Ireland also both won four games, but France took bonus points from all five of their fixtures, giving them a total of 21 points, one more than England’s 20 in second place. Wales came last, suffering the Wooden Spoon for the second year in a row. Ireland came 3^rd, Scotland 4^th, and Italy 5^th.

Who are the favourites For the Six Nations?

France are favourites to retain their Six Nations crown, with much of last year’s star-studded team returning for the 2026 campaign. Spreadex’s Outright Market currently has them odds on to win the tournament, at 8/13 to claim back-to-back titles.

England and Ireland are also both expected to challenge fiercely, with both sides currently sat at 4/1 to win the tournament. Scotland have the next shortest odds. They sit at 10/1 to win what would be their first ever Six Nations title.

Wales and Italy are slightly longer shots, at 80/1 and 100/1 respectively, with both sides having struggled in the 2025 edition. We will have more markets closer to the tournament, including individual game markets and spread betting markets.

See all our betting markets for the 2026 Six Nations here, or via the link below.
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Who are the players to watch out for?

France’s star man Antoine Dupont has been widely considered to be the best player in the world for a number of years now. The scrum half missed the end of France’s 2025 campaign after suffering an ACL injury during their game against Ireland, but is expected to be back fit for the 2026 tournament.

Scotland’s mercurial skipper Finn Russell will also be must-watch viewing. Whether it’s with club side Bath, Scotland or the British & Irish Lions, Russell has been one of the best fly-halves in the world in recent years. Can he help guide Scotland to a maiden Six Nations victory?

Wales fans haven’t had much to cheer about as of late, but the return of one of their most electric talents is sure to help. Louis Rees-Zammit has spent the last two years pursuing a career in the NFL, but in July 2025 the former Wales international announced he would be returning to rugby union. His strong start to club life as a Bristol Bear has Wales fans hoping he can bring the same form to the international stage once again.

Other stars include Ireland’s dynamic hooker, Dan Sheehan, who leads a formidable forward pack, England’s talismanic captain Maro Itoje, and the electric Ange Capuozzo, who has provided many of Italian rugby’s greatest moments in recent years.

How can I watch the 2026 Six Nations?

All 15 games will be shown live on BBC and ITV in the UK. The official split of individual games is yet to be announced.

Interested in spread betting on the Six Nations? Learn more with our Rugby Spread Betting Guide.

Please note that this preview is not designed to offer any betting advice or suggestions. All prices quoted correct as of 11am 10^th October, 2025. Price Boosts and other markets will be added closer to kick-off time.