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Six Nations 2027 Winner

17 April at 18:45

No gentle start for Ireland in 2027. England come to the Aviva on the opening Friday night, with the noise, edge and old rivalry that fixture always carries. The latest Six Nations odds sit alongside the rest of BetVictor Ireland’s Rugby Union betting coverage, including match markets, tournament outrights and live options.

Rome, Cardiff and Edinburgh make up a demanding middle stretch before France arrive in Dublin on Super Saturday. Five games, five very different tests and little room to recover from a poor afternoon. That compact schedule is part of the charm of Six Nations betting: the whole picture can turn on one late penalty, one bonus point or one result elsewhere.

The Six Nations is one of the highlights of the international calendar, with Ireland facing England, France, Italy, Scotland and Wales across five fiercely contested rounds. Explore the latest Six Nations betting odds, Ireland’s 2027 fixtures and the main match and outright markets available throughout the Championship.

The tournament begins on Friday 5 February with Ireland against England at the Aviva Stadium. Eight days later, Ireland face Italy in Rome. Wales await in Cardiff on 20 February, followed by a second Friday night fixture, away to Scotland on 5 March. France then visit Dublin on 13 March for the final match of the Championship.

So the route reads Dublin, Rome, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Dublin again. Three away matches in a row are hardly ideal, although the break between Cardiff and Edinburgh gives the squad time to regroup. The home dates could scarcely be bigger: England first, France last.

France travel as reigning champions after taking the 2026 title. Ireland’s campaign ended without the main trophy, but wins over England, Wales and Scotland delivered a Triple Crown. Both details will feed into the early 2027 Six Nations winner market, but neither settles what happens next. Form in February has a habit of making autumn assumptions look rather old.

Six countries take part: Ireland, England, France, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Each faces the other five once, producing 15 fixtures across the Championship. There are no return legs and home advantage alternates from season to season.

Four table points go to the winner of a match and two to each side after a draw. The bonus system adds another layer. Four tries earn an attacking bonus, while losing by no more than seven points brings a losing bonus. A clean sweep of five victories is a Grand Slam and carries three extra table points.

Then there are the contests within the contest. Ireland can claim the Triple Crown by beating England, Scotland and Wales. Bottom place is associated with the Wooden Spoon. Neither is the same as the Championship itself, and it is possible to win the title without a Grand Slam.

Those bonus points are not decoration. Once the closing weekend arrives, a country might need four tries, a certain margin and a favour from an earlier match. Points difference is the next separator when teams finish level on table points, which is why the last score in an apparently settled game may still matter.

What appears on the page depends on the match and how far the Championship has progressed. Read the full market title in the bet slip, especially where a draw, handicap or settlement period is involved.

Championship Winner

This is the long view: which country will be top after Super Saturday? The outright price moves as the table takes shape, so a selection made before the first kick-off will not necessarily be available after round one.

A defeat need not end the argument. Losing bonus points, try bonuses and results in other fixtures can keep a side alive. The remaining schedule matters as well. A team with two home matches left has a rather different road from one facing consecutive trips away.

Match Result

For a single fixture, match betting asks who wins on the day. Rugby markets often retain the draw as a separate outcome. It is worth checking that detail instead of treating the market like a two-way contest.

Venue and rest can count for plenty. Ireland under the Aviva lights is not the same proposition as Ireland on the road after a short turnaround. The final team sheet also carries more weight than a result from several months earlier.

Points Handicap

The handicap redraws the contest by applying a points advantage to one side. If Ireland were shown at minus 8.5, for example, they would have to win by at least nine points for that pick to land. Backing the other side of the line would cover an Ireland win by eight or fewer, as well as a draw or defeat.

Lines move, so use the number attached to the selection in your bet slip. A half-point is deliberate: it removes the possibility of the handicap finishing level.

Match Points and Tries

Totals turn the attention from the winner to the shape of the game. The question might concern overall points, team points, tries or the first half alone.

A heavy pitch, wind and rain can influence how sides attack, but the weather forecast is only one piece of the puzzle. Goal-kicking, discipline and the willingness to keep the ball in play can pull a total in either direction. Two cautious teams can still trade penalties; two attacking teams can spend an afternoon knocking on.

Tryscorers

First, anytime and last try scorer markets put individual players at the centre of the bet. Check that the player is starting and note the settlement rules for replacements. A winger moved to the bench is not the same selection, in practical terms, as one starting outside a settled midfield.

The biggest fixtures may carry further player and team options. These are not fixed across all 15 matches, and late squad changes can alter what remains available.

Grand Slam, Triple Crown and Wooden Spoon

Tournament specials suit predictions that do not fit neatly into the winner market. A Grand Slam requires five wins. The Triple Crown concerns only Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, while the Wooden Spoon follows the country at the foot of the table.

One country can take the Triple Crown while France or Italy wins the Championship. Equally, the eventual champion may have lost along the way. Keeping those distinctions clear avoids backing a subtly different outcome from the one intended.

The team announcement is often the sharpest piece of news during match week. A change at fly-half or in the front row can affect the expected margin, as can the absence of a reliable kicker. By the time every detail is confirmed, however, the market may already have reacted.

Look at the order of the fixtures too. Three consecutive trips will test Ireland differently from two home weekends, and a physical match can leave a mark on the following round. Squad depth tends to show itself here rather than in a single, isolated result.

By Super Saturday, motivation is no longer a vague idea. Teams know whether they need a win, four tries, a margin or assistance from another ground. That can lead to unusual late decisions: a kick to the corner rather than the posts, perhaps, or an attack continuing after the clock turns red.

Once play starts, live rugby betting follows the score and the changing match situation. Available choices may include the result, the next scoring side, updated handicaps and points totals.

A try, card or injury can change the numbers quickly, and trading may pause while an incident is reviewed. Take a moment to confirm the score, clock and line before placing an in-play bet. Cash Out can appear on eligible selections, though its availability is never guaranteed.

Open the rugby union area after signing in and select the Six Nations. Upcoming games and tournament outrights are separated, making it easier to choose between one afternoon’s result and a prediction for the whole Championship.

Selecting the displayed odds adds the pick to the bet slip. Enter the stake, then give the event, market and possible return one last read before confirming. If a price changes in the meantime, the slip will show the update.

There may also be relevant sports betting offers during the tournament. Promotions have their own eligibility rules, qualifying odds and deadlines, so read those terms rather than assuming the same conditions apply each week.

International rugby does not stop when the Championship ends. Club tournaments, summer fixtures and other Test matches can all be found through the rugby union hub.

There is also a longer-range market for the 2027 Rugby World Cup winner as attention turns towards Australia. Six Nations performances will influence the discussion, although squads, injuries and form can look very different by the time the World Cup begins.

Keep the stake within a limit decided in advance and regard the bet as part of watching the rugby, not a way to recover previous losses.

What Dates Are Ireland’s 2027 Six Nations Matches?

Ireland play England on 5 February, Italy on 13 February, Wales on 20 February, Scotland on 5 March and France on 13 March. The England and France games are at the Aviva Stadium.

Who Are the Defending Six Nations Champions?

France won the 2026 Six Nations. Ireland took the Triple Crown in the same Championship after victories over England, Wales and Scotland.

Can I Bet on the Six Nations During a Match?

In-play markets may be offered after kick-off, with the selection changing as the score and match situation develop. Check the live rugby section for the options available on the fixture.