Six Nations 2025 Opening Guide

 

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.