The expected winnsof the Six Nations Rugby Championship in 2026

Resolution Criteria

The 2026 Six Nations Championship will run from February 5 to March 14, 2026. The champion will be determined by the team with the highest points total at the conclusion of the tournament. Resolution will be verified via the official Six Nations Rugby website at https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/m6n/standings/2026.

Background

France will enter the tournament as reigning champions, having reclaimed the title from Ireland in 2025. The tournament will begin on February 5 with a Thursday night match between France and Ireland, and end with France against England on March 14. The six competing nations are England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales.

Considerations

The tournament has been condensed with just one fallow week, and the final match between France and England is expected to be the Six Nations title decider.