{"title":"Six Nations Betting \u0026 Odds | Parimatch","description":"The Six Nations is one of the biggest rugby union tournaments of the year. Sign up today to bet on the home nations at Parimatch Sportsbook. ","custom_path":"/en-gb/pages/rugby-union/six-nations-odds","heading":"Six Nations Odds \u0026 Betting","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"When does the 2027 Six Nations start?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The tournament begins on Friday 5 February 2027 with Ireland against England in Dublin. The final three matches take place on Saturday 13 March."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who is the favourite in the 2027 Six Nations odds?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"France currently head the Parimatch outright betting, followed by Ireland and England. Check the live odds because the prices and market order may change."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who won the 2026 Six Nations?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"France won the 2026 Six Nations Championship after defeating England 48-46 in Paris on the final night."}}]}],"has_toc":false,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eSix Nations Betting Odds 2027\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Six Nations returns on Friday 5 February 2027, with Ireland and England meeting in Dublin on the opening night.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrance enter as defending champions and currently head the outright betting, followed by Ireland and England. That order may change well before kick-off, so use the live Six Nations odds above rather than relying on an old price quoted in the page copy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also browse upcoming fixtures and current \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/22877\"\u003erugby union odds\u003c/a\u003e throughout the international season.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhen Is the 2027 Six Nations?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Championship runs from Friday 5 February until Saturday 13 March.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are 15 matches in total, with every country facing the other five once. Home advantage alternates each year. England, Italy and Scotland host three fixtures in 2027, while France, Ireland and Wales play three times away.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo weekends are kept clear during the competition. That break can help teams manage injuries, but it can also interrupt momentum after a strong start.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final round is played entirely on Saturday 13 March. Italy face Wales first, England host Scotland and Ireland meet France in the last game of the Championship.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eSix Nations Odds for 2027\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eFrance sit at the front of the early Parimatch outright market. Ireland and England are next, with Scotland shorter than Italy and Wales at the time of this update.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is only an early view.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe autumn internationals, injuries and squad selections will all influence the betting before February. A side that looks settled in August may arrive without its preferred fly-half, goal-kicker or front row.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fixture list adds another wrinkle. France are defending champions, but they must visit England, Italy and Ireland. England have three games at home, although two are against France and Scotland. Ireland host only twice, yet those matches come against England and France.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCounting home fixtures alone misses the point. The opposition matters.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eThe 2027 Six Nations Fixtures\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eIreland against England starts the Championship in Dublin on Friday 5 February. Scotland host Italy the following afternoon before France welcome Wales to Paris.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRound two brings Italy against Ireland and Scotland against Wales on Saturday 13 February. England then face France in London on Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWales host Ireland in round three, followed by England against Italy. France and Scotland complete the weekend in Paris.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the second break, Scotland play Ireland on Friday 5 March. Italy then host France, with Wales facing England in Cardiff later that Saturday.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuper Saturday arrives on 13 March. Italy play Wales, England meet Scotland in the Calcutta Cup and Ireland host France in the closing fixture.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA team can recover from one defeat and still win the title. Losing early does remove much of the margin for error, especially when bonus points are involved.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eThe Early Six Nations Title Picture\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eFrance have won the last two Championships.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir 2026 title came down to a remarkable final match in Paris. England pushed them to the final whistle, but France held on for a 48-46 victory and retained the trophy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 route looks awkward. France travel to London in round two and finish away to Ireland. A strong start against Wales would ease some pressure, yet the defending champions are unlikely to have many straightforward weekends.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIreland’s schedule has a different shape. England visit Dublin first and France arrive on Super Saturday. Between those home fixtures, Ireland go to Italy, Wales and Scotland.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat gives them two major opportunities at the Aviva Stadium, separated by three away games that could test their consistency.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngland will be pleased to have France, Italy and Scotland at home. Opening away to Ireland is hardly gentle, and the trip to Cardiff comes immediately after the second break.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotland should not be treated as an automatic outsider. They host Italy, Wales and Ireland, while their two away games are against France and England. Their title chance may depend on whether they can turn home advantage into three wins.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItaly and Wales begin at bigger prices. Both can still affect the title race, particularly in Rome and Cardiff, where visiting favourites rarely get an entirely comfortable afternoon.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral Six Nations rivalries will appear again at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup-odds\"\u003e2027 Rugby World Cup odds\u003c/a\u003e, with Ireland and Scotland sharing a pool and England drawn alongside Wales.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow Six Nations Points Work\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eA win earns four Championship points. A draw is worth two.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeams also receive one bonus point for scoring at least four tries. A losing side earns another bonus when the defeat is by seven points or fewer. It is possible to collect both bonuses in the same loss.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA team completing the Grand Slam receives three additional points. That rule prevents an unbeaten side from losing the Championship to another country that collected more ordinary bonus points.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen countries finish level on table points, points difference is used first. Tries scored provide the next tie-breaker. Head-to-head results do not take priority.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat keeps matches alive even when the winner appears decided. A late fourth try or losing bonus can still affect the final table several weeks later.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat to Consider Before Betting on the Six Nations\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eStart With the Actual Fixtures\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree home matches sound useful. Three home matches against strong opposition may not be.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngland host France and Scotland. Italy welcome Ireland and France. Scotland’s home programme contains Ireland as well as Wales and Italy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook at each fixture separately before judging the outright odds.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eWait for the Teams\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational squads are announced well before individual starting line-ups.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA player can be selected in the wider group and still miss the matchday 23. Others may return from injury without being ready to start.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is especially important for try-scorer bets, kicking markets and handicaps. A change at fly-half or scrum-half can alter the way a team plays.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eGoal-Kicking Can Decide Tight Games\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA side does not need to score more tries to win.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenalties, conversions and long-range kicks often decide close Six Nations matches. Wind and rain can make those chances harder, while a reliable kicker gives a team another route to the scoreboard.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck who is actually taking the kicks. Reputation from a previous season is not enough.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eDiscipline Matters\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne yellow card can turn a balanced match.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepeated penalties may be just as damaging, giving the opposition territory and chances to kick at goal. Teams that defend aggressively need to stay onside and avoid careless contact around the breakdown.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent form offers a better guide than a country’s old reputation for discipline.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eDo Not Ignore Bonus-Point Motivation\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA team leading comfortably may continue attacking in search of a fourth try.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA side eight or nine points behind may take a late penalty or chase another score to secure a losing bonus. Those decisions can affect handicaps, total points and the outright table.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scoreboard does not tell the whole story unless you also know what each team needs.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eSix Nations Betting Markets\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eChampionship Winner\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe outright market covers the team that finishes top after five rounds.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHome fixtures, squad depth and the closing schedule all deserve consideration. France may begin as favourites, but their three away matches create a different challenge from the one they faced in 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eGrand Slam\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Grand Slam bet requires a country to win all five games.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne defeat or draw ends the wager. A team can therefore win the Six Nations without landing the Grand Slam market.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eTriple Crown\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales can win the Triple Crown.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe selected Home Nation must beat the other three. Matches against France and Italy still count towards the Championship but do not affect this particular award.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eMatch Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standard Six Nations match market usually covers the home win, draw and away win after 80 minutes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe draw should not be overlooked. There is no extra time in a Championship fixture, so a level score at full-time remains a draw.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eHandicap Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandicap betting gives one side a points advantage or deficit.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA team backed at -5.5 must win by six or more. A +5.5 selection can win outright or lose by no more than five.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLines will differ from match to match and can move after team news.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eTotal Points\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than choosing the winner, total-points betting asks whether the combined score will finish above or below a quoted line.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeather, kicking decisions and playing style can all move the likely total. A match involving two attacking teams can still become low-scoring in difficult conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eTry-Scorer Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst and anytime try-scorer markets should be approached after the starting teams are confirmed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA winger may have an appealing record but receive few chances if the match is expected to be dominated by kicking and set pieces. Forwards can become more relevant when a team has a strong line-out maul close to the try line.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eLive Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/live/overview\"\u003ein-play betting\u003c/a\u003e may include updated match odds, handicaps and points lines after kick-off.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOdds can move sharply following a try, card or injury. Markets may be suspended while officials review an incident.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWho Won the 2026 Six Nations?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eFrance retained the title by defeating England 48-46 at the Stade de France.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final was frantic rather than controlled, but France did enough to finish the tournament as champions for a second successive year.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent winners include:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026:\u003c/strong\u003e France\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025:\u003c/strong\u003e France\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024:\u003c/strong\u003e Ireland\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023:\u003c/strong\u003e Ireland\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022:\u003c/strong\u003e France\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose results give France and Ireland five consecutive titles between them. It does not mean the 2027 race is limited to those two countries.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eSix Nations History\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe competition began in 1883 as the Home Nations Championship, involving England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrance later joined to create the Five Nations. Italy’s arrival in 2000 produced the tournament’s current six-team format. Each country now plays the other five once, with the venue reversing the following season.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonus points were added much later. Their introduction means the title is no longer judged only by wins, draws and points difference.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wooden Spoon remains an unofficial name for finishing bottom. The Grand Slam and Triple Crown are formal honours attached to specific results during the Championship.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Bet on the 2027 Six Nations\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eLog in to Parimatch and open the rugby union section. Select the Six Nations, then choose the outright market or the fixture you want to bet on.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd your selection to the betslip and enter the stake. Before confirming, check whether the market is based on the 80-minute result, includes a handicap or depends on a player starting the match.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny active rugby promotions will appear under the latest \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/offer\"\u003ebetting offers\u003c/a\u003e. Offers can change before or during the tournament, so use the terms shown at the time of betting.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet a budget before the opening round. Account limits, time-outs and further support are available through Safer Gambling.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+ | T\u0026amp;Cs apply | Please gamble responsibly.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}]}