Six Nations Championships Betting Odds, Tips & Live Stream Rugby Union
The Six Nations is one of the biggest and most-watched tournaments in international rugby union, providing scintillating gameplay, big hits, and lots of drama every year. Here, we explain how you can bet on the Six Nations action at the Stake Sportsbook . We also explain how you can live stream this event and other rugby union matches for free, simply by logging into your Stake account.
What are the Six Nations Championships?
The Six Nations is an annual international rugby championship competed by six European nations – England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, France, and Italy. Ireland are the current Six Nations champions, having won the tournament in 2023.
The tournament was re-branded as the Six Nations in 2000, succeeding the Five Nations tournament. Scotland and Italy are the only two teams not to have won the tournament in its current format.
England and Wales are the most successful teams in Six Nations history, with 39 titles each, though these titles include wins of the Five Nations trophy and the original Home Nations championship.
The competition is usually held in February and March each year, and it’s one of the most-watched international sporting events on the calendar.
Format and Schedule
The Six Nations is a round-robin tournament. Every team plays five matches, with some nations having three home matches and two away matches and others having vice versa. To keep things fair, this changes every year.
The team that finishes at the top of the table wins the competition. Four points are awarded for a win, two points for a draw, and teams can win one bonus point for scoring four or more tries and a bonus point for losing a match by seven points or fewer.
Every team that enters the Six Nations aims to win the Grand Slam. To do this, the team must win all of their matches, earning 20 points in the process.
The match between England and Scotland in the Six Nations is known as the Calcutta Cup, and it’s always one of the most hotly contested games in the competition.
Major Teams to Watch
The same six teams compete for the Grand Slam yearly – England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, and Italy. Though the best rugby union teams tend to come from the Southern Hemisphere, the Six Nations is the biggest international tournament in the Northern Hemisphere.
Presently, Ireland are the second-best team in the world and as the current holders of the Six Nations, they are the team to watch ahead of the 2024 tournament. France, England, Scotland, and Wales are all in the top ten of the World Rankings and can also put on a show.
Though Italy often finish at the bottom of the table, they have improved in recent years and have some impressive scalps under their belt.
No matter who wins it, the Six Nations is always a competitive rugby union competition, and it’s a brilliant way to kick off the sporting year when it comes around.
How to Bet on Six Nations & Bet Types Available
Betting on rugby union at Stake.com couldn’t be easier, and we offer excellent Six Nations odds, betting options, and markets. Specifically, here are some of the different types of bets you can place on the Six Nations:
Match Winner (Moneyline): This is a straightforward bet on the team you think will win a Six Nations fixture. Make sure you take home advantage into account and refer to our sports betting guide for more insightful moneyline betting tips.
Handicap Betting: With a handicap bet , you can place a wager on the team that you think will win a Six Nations fixture, but with a points handicap attached. For instance, you might bet on Ireland to beat Italy with a 7.5-point handicap they need to overcome.
Total Points (Over/Under): Another popular Six Nations wager is a bet on the total number of points scored in a specific match. Here, you don’t need to worry about which team wins, simply bet on whether over or under a specific number of points will be scored.
First Try Scorer/Anytime Try Scorer: This is a proposition bet that enables you to bet on a specific player to score the first try or a try at any time in a Six Nations match. For instance, you could bet on Antoine Dupont to score the first try in a match between England and France
Outright Winner: Rather than picking the winner of a specific match in the Six Nations, you can bet on one of the nations to win the tournament outright. For instance, you might back England to win the Six Nations or fancy France to win the Grand Slam, another betting option at Stake.com.
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How to Live Stream Rugby Union & Live Betting Markets
In addition to betting on the Six Nations at Stake.com, you can live stream upcoming rugby union fixtures directly from your Stake.com account. Simply log in to select the match you wish to stream for free and sit back as you watch the action unfold.
You can then place live wagers on the Six Nations at Stake.com, including things like the next player to score a try and how many penalties you think there will be in a specific half. If you’re new to live sports, be sure to refer to our guide that explains the differences between pre-match and live sports betting .
Six Nations Championships Odds & Payouts
At Stake.com, we offer competitive rugby union odds for the Six Nations tournament. You can adjust how the odds are displayed in your account, choosing from fractions, decimals, or the American format. Make sure you check the current odds before placing your bets, as rugby odds are subject to change.
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