The 2026 Six Nations begins in Paris on Thursday. Get betting tips, predictions, tournament details and more as France defend their European crown.

A full preview of the 2026 Six Nations, including fixtures, team-by-team analysis, key players, injury updates and predicted final standings for this year’s championship.

FRANCE will be looking to defend their Six Nations crown when the competition gets underway on Thursday – but they are facing an uphill battle. The holders are set to go head-to-head with

England rugby star Henry Pollock has captured attention with viral moments including his Champions Cup final scrap and haka response

England have strength in depth, but France have history on their side, a returning hero, and hosting duties for the potentially decisive finale

Italy v Scotland live: Scots slip to costly defeat as Azzurri hang on for memorable Six Nations win - Italy 18-15 Scotland: The Azzurri clung on for almost 30 phases at the end to ramp up the heat on

Italy heaped the pressure on Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Saturday, running out deserved 18-15 winners in their Six Nations opener played in atrocious wet conditions in Rome. However, despite being deep in Italian territory in the final phase of play,

Defending champions France made a superb start to their title defence with a 36-14 victory over Ireland in Paris. The hosts scored four tries on the night and secured a bonus point that included a stunning first half,