We look ahead to the 2025 Six Nations with our data-led previews for each team, our tournament predictions and the players we think you should be keeping an eye out for.
The wait is over. The 2025 Six Nations begins this week, with the crème de la crème of Northern Hemisphere Rugby Union meeting across five matchdays in January, February and March.
Ireland are looking to become the first side to win the Six Nations three times in a row after their successes in 2023 and 2024, but will face a stiff challenge from France. England and Scotland will look to cause a shock, while Wales look more likely to be focussed on avoiding the Wooden Spoon after Italy finished above them in the last edition.
Here, we provide you with an in-depth data-led preview for each of the Six Nations teams ahead of the tournament start on Friday 31 January.
Six Nations 2025 Previews
Click below for our data-powered Six Nations previews for each team:
England Preview: Can England remember how to win and cause a shock in this Lions year?
France Preview: Will the return of Antoine Dupont fuel a French revolution?
Ireland Preview: After wins in 2023 and 2024 can Ireland perform the three-peat?
Italy Preview: This edition marks 25 years in the Championship for Italy, can they celebrate in style?
Scotland Preview: Is this Scotland’s year to break into the top two for the first time?
Wales Preview: Can Wales stop the rot and avoid the wooden spoon?
Six Nations Predictions for 2025
Ahead of the 2025 edition we make six bold predictions for the Six Nations tournament, putting our reputation on the line once again. We didn’t do too badly in 2024, with three of our six pre-tournament predictions coming true, so how will we fare this time around?
Six Nations Players to Watch in 2025
As we approach the start of the Six Nations, we profile one player from each side who could make a massive impact this year. Here are Opta Analyst’s Six Nations 2025 players to watch.
Six Nations 2025 Fixtures
Round One: 31 January – 1 February
France vs Wales – Stade de France, Paris (Match Preview)
Scotland vs Italy – Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Ireland vs England – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Round Two: 8-9 February
Italy vs Wales – Stadio Olimpico, Rome
England vs France – Twickenham, London
Scotland vs Ireland – Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Round Three: 22-23 February
Wales vs Ireland – Principality Stadium, Cardiff
England vs Scotland – Twickenham, London
Italy vs France – Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Round Four: 8-9 March
Ireland vs France – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Scotland vs Wales – Murrayfield, Edinburgh
England vs Italy – Twickenham, London
Round Five: 15 March
Italy vs Ireland – Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Wales vs England – Principality Stadium, Cardiff
France vs Scotland – Stade de France, Paris
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