Six Nations Betting Markets & Odds

The Six Nations rugby gets underway in February 2026, and you can bet on the winner of the grand old tournament with an outright Six Nations bet at Betano.

Read on to learn how to bet on the Six Nations outright and look at each team’s chances ahead of this high-profile rugby union competition.

Who is going to win the 2026 Six Nations? Most people can’t look past France, but Ireland and England are in with a shout. Let’s look at the current Six Nations winner odds and how each team is shaping up ahead of the 2026 tournament:

France

France won their 19th Six Nations crown in 2025, finishing top of the pile with 21 points from their five matches, securing sufficient bonus points to pip England and Ireland to the title.

They got over the line with a resounding 35-16 win over Scotland in the final game week, and will once again be the team to beat at the 2026 Six Nations.

The French play three summer test matches against New Zealand before a winter series that features matches against South Africa, Fiji, and Australia, so they should be in good shape when the Six Nations comes around again.

England

England finished just one point behind France, but they look back on that 27-22 opening game defeat to Ireland as the main talking point. That said, England’s incredible 26-25 win over France was a game for the ages, followed by another single-point victory over Scotland in the Calcutta Cup.

Many of England’s top players are involved in the 2025 Lions Tour, but they will be laser-focused in the weeks leading up to the 2026 Six Nations.

Ireland

Many rugby fans had Ireland as the pre-tournament favourites for the 2025 Six Nations, but a heavy 42-27 defeat to France in the penultimate game put a dent in Ireland’s trophy aspirations. Though they won the Triple Crown, they failed in their attempt to win the Six Nations for the third consecutive season.

Like England, many of the top Irish stars are involved in the British and Irish Lions Tour, but will return to Ireland duty later in the year.

Ireland will go into the 2026 Six Nations with many of the world’s best players, including the exceptionally talented Caelan Doris, who will once again captain his side in this famous old tournament.

Scotland

Scotland were the best of the rest in the 2025 Six Nations, finishing with 11 points. They kicked things off with an impressive 31-19 win over Italy, but lost heavily to Ireland and narrowly to England in their next two games.

Their only other victory in the 2025 Six Nations was against Wales, winning 35-29 at Murrayfield thanks to impressive displays by Tom Jordan and Blair Kinghorn. Though Scotland are outsiders for the 2026 Six Nations, they are consistently improving and have a strong squad that can test every other team in the tournament.

Wales

Wales had a Six Nations to forget in 2025, being handed the Wooden Spoon as they finished bottom of the pile with just three points. The Welsh lost all five of their matches, including a 43-0 spanking by France on day one and that bitterly disappointing 22-15 defeat to Italy at Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Welsh rugby needs a renaissance, and they’re a long way off the team of 2021 that handsomely won the Six Nations and the Triple Crown. You can back Wales to win the 2026 Six Nations at Betano.

Italy

Italy have avoided the last two Wooden Spoons, after being handed eight consecutively between 2016 and 2023. They were better than Wales in the 2025 Six Nations, recording that memorable victory in Rome mentioned above.

Still, the Italians were on the receiving end of the biggest defeat of the campaign, losing 73-24 in Rome to France. They were also well beaten by Scotland, showing their fans that they have a long way to go if they’re to challenge at the top of the Six Nations pile.

How do you find value when betting on rugby, and what tips can help you pick a winner ahead of this fiercely contested tournament? Here are some things to consider:

• Always check the fixtures to see who plays who at home. This often significantly impacts the outcome of the Six Nations, so check that your chosen team has a decent draw before backing them.
• You should always consider a team’s injuries and suspensions before backing them to win the Six Nations. For instance, Ireland without the instrumental Caelan Doris are a different proposition, so if the captain picks up a pre-tournament injury, Ireland’s chances of winning will be reduced.
• Research a team’s form going into the Six Nations tournament and see how they have performed in recent test matches. After the Lions Tour, England and Ireland both face some tough fixtures against southern hemisphere teams, so keep an eye out for these results as you prepare your 2026 Six Nations betting strategy.

To bet on the Six Nations winner in 2026, you must first create an account at Betano. To do this, visit our Sportsbook and click the ‘Sign Up’ button. You will need to complete the registration form by providing your personal and contact information.

Then, head to our current offers page to bag yourself a free bet and visit the cashier to make a real money deposit. You’re then ready to pick your Six Nations winner and place your bet.

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