Six Nations 2025 Betting Preview

Twenty-five years ago, in 2000, the Five Nations Championship became the Six Nations Championship. Although it has taken the new boys Italy nearly all those years to become a credible force, there is no doubt that the tournament has gone from strength to strength. 

It is one of the sporting calendar's highlights, and the rugby world will focus on the northern hemisphere. Ireland are favourites to claim the title and it would be a third championship triumph in a row for them. France are fancied to be their closest rivals. Wales and Italy are expected to be the also-rans.

Six Nations 2025 Overview

There is no sporting event quite like the Six Nations, a contest that has multiple trophies and achievements wrapped up in it. Not only do the teams aim to finish top of the table and win the championship, they also hope to do so by defeating the other five nations and completing the Grand Slam. 

The British and Irish teams want to complete the Triple Crown as well, which means beating the other three. England and Scotland always compete for the Calcutta Cup in their match, while the prize no one wants is the Wooden Spoon, awarded to the team that finishes bottom of the table.

Ireland will play without their head coach, Andy Farrell, who is on British and Irish Lions duty. France will hope to regain the title they last won in 2022, the English and Scottish remain chronic underachievers, Italy has never been more confident, but Wales are in a slump.

Six Nations 2025 Odds

The long-term strength of Ireland and France makes the pair the most-fancied teams in the 2025 Six Nations betting. England are considered stronger outsiders than Scotland. Wales is in poor form, but the bookmakers still predict that they will outperform the usual Wooden Spoon winners, Italy.

Six Nations Odds

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Where to Bet on the Six Nations 2025

The differences between bookmakers' odds are what allow you to find value, and this is key in both the outright prices and in matches.

For instance, consider the prices to win the 2025 Six Nations. If you like the chance of France, clearly you need to back them at the biggest price, which means at Betway. Put simply, you’ll win more money if Les Bleu is triumphant.

Six Nations 2025 Teams to Watch

Ireland

As they chase a third title win in as many years, the Irish will have to make do without their inspirational head coach, Andy Farrell. Simon Easterby steps into the role, and he has picked a squad full of experience. A key decision for him regards the two inexperienced fly halves. Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast are both highly rated, and their performances could determine how well Ireland fares this year. 

France

The French were flat in the 2024 Six Nations. They had experienced disappointment in the 2023 Rugby World Cup and had lost their superstar scrum-half, Antoine Dupont, to the nation’s quest for Olympic Sevens glory. He led that successful team in spirit and will fancy his chances of repeating the trick in the Six Nations.

England

There are few Six Nations teams like England for finding a way to make a mess of their potential. Ever since the middle of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, England matches have been relentlessly tight affairs. This might have taught them lessons about winning. It might also add to the general feeling of flatness around Twickenham. New captain Maro Itoje has a big task on his hands.

Scotland

This will be coach Gregor Townsend’s eighth Six Nations in charge, and he’s never quite produced the goods. Funny that - the same could be said of the man who plays in the position Townsend played, Finn Russell. Both have talent in abundance but also find ways of making simple errors. 

Wales

Coach Warren Gatland has warned the other Six Nations team of not underestimating the Welsh but it feels like an inevitability. They have lost a generation of talent to retirement, other key performers are injured, and the sole superstar, Louis Rees-Zammit, defected to NFL. Avoiding the Wooden Spoon will be a success this year.

Italy

Last year’s Six Nations was a record-breaking one for the Italians. They were undefeated in their last three matches and might easily have won all three rather than drawing one and winning two. They will be confident but must be aware of high expectations.

Popular Six Nations Betting Markets

There are a host of markets to get involved in during the 2025 Six Nations. Ahead of the first match, the focus is on the championship winner, Grand Slam winner and Top Tryscorer.

Once the matches start, you can bet on the result but also look at the handicaps. In these, the bookmaker will assign points to one team and you back accordingly. It might be that France has a 4.5-point deficit against England. France must win by five points to win the handicap bet. You can also back winning margins plus first, last and anytime try scorer.

Six Nations Betting Tips and Predictions

2025 Six Nations winner - France at 3.0 with Betway

The return of Antoine Dupont cannot be stressed enough. He is probably the world’s finest player, and he will be desperate to win something in the 15-man international game. The return of Romain Ntamack at fly-half is also key. 

2025 Six Nations Grand Slam - France at 4.50 with Hollywoodbets

France can get off to a good start when Wales visit the Stade de France in Paris. That will prime them for away trips to England and Ireland. It’s a tough task, but they are up to winning both and completing the Grand Slam with victory against Scotland in Paris.

2025 Six Nations Top Tryscorer - Darcy Graham 12.0 with Hollywoodbets

The 29-year-old Duhan Van Der Merwe, born in George and a graduate of the University of Pretoria, is a danger he shared this title last year, but he is nursing an injury, so he needs to take on. Englishman Ollie Sleightholme scored four tries in three starts during the Autumn Internationals but is another injury worry. Take Scotland to turn their attacking intent to the other wing - Darcy Graham is small in stature but big in threat

2025 Six Nations To Finish Bottom - Wales at 1.73

The Welsh will likely struggle against the French in Paris and must then rise for another away game in Rome. The Italians will be confident and favourites. This game could decide this market.

Final Thoughts on Six Nations 2025 Betting

The 2025 Six Nations promises to be a cracker. Four teams will believe themselves capable of winning the title and the battle for the Wooden Spoon might yet draw in one or two of those confident nations. With a British and Irish Lions tour there is extra incentive for those nations. Expect excitement, tries, tackles and one or two surprises.