Returning once again later this month, the men’s 2025 Six Nations Championship is set to captivate rugby enthusiasts from January 31 to March 15, 2025.
This esteemed annual tournament brings together Europe’s premier rugby nations for some eventful matchups – including England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales – each with their own impact on the Six Nations 2025 odds.
As the 131st edition of the competition, this year is set to continue the rich legacy of the tournament that began as the Home Nations Championship.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Six Nations 2025 tournament, to get you even more excited about what’s to come.
Tournament Kick-off and Fixtures
The championship will commence on Friday, January 31, with an exciting opening match between France and Wales at the Stade de France in Paris.
The tournament will reach its culmination on March 15, with the last matchup being France hosting Scotland – also in the Stade de France.
Defending champions Ireland will begin their campaign by going head-to-head with England on February 1 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
The full list of fixtures include:
Round 1
Friday 31 January 2025
- France v Wales
- Stade de France, Paris
- Kick-off: 8.15pm GMT
Saturday 1 February 2025
- Scotland v Italy
- Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- Kick-off: 2.15pm GMT
- Ireland v England
- Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Kick-off: 4.45pm GMT
Round 2
Saturday 8 February 2025
- Italy v Wales
- Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- Kick-off: 2.15pm GMT
- England v France
- Twickenham Stadium, London
- Kick-off: 4.45pm GMT
Sunday 9 February 2025
- Scotland v Ireland
- Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- Kick-off: 3.00pm GMT
Round 3
Saturday 22 February 2025
- Wales v Ireland
- Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- Kick-off: 2.15pm GMT
- England v Scotland
- Twickenham Stadium, London
- Kick-off: 4.45pm GMT
Sunday 23 February
- Italy v France
- Stadio Olimpico, Roma
- Kick-off: 3.00pm GMT
Round 4
Saturday 8 March 2025
- Ireland v France
- Aviva Stadium
- Kick-off: 2.15pm GMT
- Scotland v Wales
- Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- Kick-off: 4.45pm GMT
Sunday 9 March 2025
- England v Italy
- Twickenham Stadium, London
- Kick-off: 3.00pm GMT
Round 5
Saturday 15 March 2025
- Italy v Ireland
- Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- Kick-off: 2.15pm GMT
- Wales v England
- Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- Kick-off: 4.45pm GMT
- France v Scotland
- Stade de France, Paris
- Kick-off: 8.00pm GMT
Team Preparations and Leadership
Each participating nation has announced its squad and leadership looking to take them to victory in the:
- England: Coached by Steve Borthwick, with Maro Itoje serving as captain.
- France: Under the leadership of Fabien Galthié, with Antoine Dupont as captain.
- Ireland: Having Simon Easterby step in as head coach during Andy Farrell’s sabbatical, with Caelan Doris as captain.
- Italy: Led by coach Gonzalo Quesada, with Michele Lamaro has captain.
- Scotland: Coached by Gregor Townsend, with Sione Tuipulotu as captain.
- Wales: Under the guidance of coach Warren Gatland, with Jac Morgan as captain.
Looking Ahead
As the 2025 Six Nations Championship approaches, the teams are finalising preparations for the games ahead, and fans are eagerly anticipating some high-calibre rugby action and possibly the chance for some rugby union betting.
The tournament not only showcases the intense rivalries that have evolved on the pitch, but also serves as a platform for emerging talents to shine on an international stage and make a name for themselves.
Also, with potential changes in broadcasting, viewers are advised to stay informed about how to access live matches to ensure they don’t miss any of the excitement, and catch the tournament that may be one to remember.