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Rugby Union Six Nations Betting Guide 2024
A comprehensive betting guide to help beginners who are new to Six Nations betting.
The Six Nations is one of the premier international tournaments in rugby union and is an excellent time to grab some rugby free bets and rugby betting offers from the bookmakers.
Held annually, the Six Nations pits England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales together in a tournament that means a huge amount to the players and fans of every team.
The championship, held between February and March, is followed by millions, and the 2024 Six Nations will run from Friday, February 2, until Saturday, March 16.
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2024 Six Nations Fixtures
With action over five weekends through February and March, we’ve listed all of the 2024 Six Nations fixtures in the table below.
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| Friday, February 2 | France vs Ireland |
| Saturday, February 3 | Italy vs England |
| Saturday, February 3 | Wales vs Scotland |
| Saturday, February 10 | Scotland vs France |
| Saturday, February 10 | England vs Wales |
| Sunday, February 11 | Ireland vs Italy |
| Saturday, February 24 | Ireland vs Wales |
| Saturday, February 24 | Scotland vs England |
| Sunday, February 25 | France vs Italy |
| Saturday, March 9 | Italy vs Scotland |
| Saturday, March 9 | England vs Ireland |
| Sunday, March 10 | Wales vs France |
| Saturday, March 16 | Wales vs Italy |
| Saturday, March 16 | Ireland vs Scotland |
| Saturday, March 16 | France vs England |
2024 Six Nations Table
Each week we will update the Six Nations table to show you the state of play in the tournament.
Ireland remains on course to defend their Six Nations title and Grand Slam crown. They head to Twickenham on Saturday to face England, and a bonus-point victory would see them crowned champions.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | +/- | Bonus | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 3 | 15 |
| Scotland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 | 8 |
| France | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -17 | 0 | 6 |
| Wales | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -27 | 3 | 3 |
| Italy | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -39 | 1 | 3 |
Six Nations Betting Tips
We’ve got two outright tips for the Six Nations, with England potentially set to enjoy a renaissance in 2024.
England to win the Triple Crown
One year on from Steve Borthwick taking the top role at Twickenham, and 2024 should see England enjoy a fruitful Six Nations.
Led by new captain Jamie George, it’s a squad packed with potential and with fewer questions to answer at present than France, who head into the tournament without Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack, and Ireland, who have seen Jonny Sexton retire, and who have a shocking record in post-World Cup Six Nations.
A seemingly easy opening match against Italy should see England head into their Twickenham clash with Wales full of confidence before they head north to Murrayfield to face Scotland.
Momentum is a huge advantage in the Six Nations, and a win in Edinburgh would then see England face Ireland at Twickenham with a potential Triple Crown on the line.
All three clashes against their Home Nations rivals look winnable, so a bet on England lifting the Triple Crown looks like a solid bet at 9/2 with BetGoodwin.
Damian Penaud to be Top Try Scorer
Damian Penaud is the favourite to top the try-scoring charts in this year’s Six Nations, and the French winger looks hard to oppose on current form.
He was the top try scorer in the 2023 Six Nations and joint-top in 2022 and bagged himself six tries in his country’s run to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Now at Bordeaux following his move in the summer from Clermont, Penaud tops the try charts in the Top 14 while having also scored four tries in four appearances in European competition.
Some punters may be put off by his price, but 7/2 is a fair reflection of how well Penaud is playing at present, and he’s sure to get plenty of try-scoring chances over the five match days.
Which Outright Betting Markets Can I Bet on The Six Nations?
We take a closer look at the most popular outright betting markets on the Six Nations.
Six Nations Outright Winner
This market sees you having a bet on which country will win the 2024 Six Nations. Ireland won the tournament in 2023, while England and Wales have each won the title on 39 occasions through it’s various guises.
Grand Slam Betting Odds
The Grand Slam is when one nation beats each of the other five teams during the tournament. Ireland landed the Grand Slam in 2023 after winning all five of their matches.
Triple Crown Odds
The Triple Crown is contested by England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales and is awarded if one nation beats all three of the other ‘Home Nations’ during the tournament. Again, 2023 saw Ireland win the Triple Crown.
Top Try Scorer
This market is on which player will score the most tries during the tournament. Damian Penaud was the 2023 top try scorer, bagging five tries for France.
Top Points Scorer
The top points scorer market sees you placing a bet on which player will score the most points through the tournament. The 2023 top scorer in the Six Nations was France’s Thomas Ramos, who scored 84 points over his five appearances.
Wooden Spoon Betting
The wooden spoon is a metaphorical prize awarded to the nation that finishes bottom of the Six Nations table at the end of the tournament. Italy have collected the most Wooden Spoons since 2000, with 18.
How to Get Free Bets for the Six Nations
The best way to maximise your Six Nations betting is by taking advantage of a free bet offer. This gives you the chance to enjoy the thrill of the various markets available without having to risk your own money.
We have the most comprehensive selection of Six Nations free bets right here on this page.
To take advantage, all you need to do is find an offer that you like the look of, click the link, sign up, follow the terms and conditions and claim your free bet.
What Happened Last Year?
Ireland lifted the 2023 Six Nations trophy while also landing their fourth-ever Grand Slam in the process.
France finished runners-up, losing just one game to Ireland, while Scotland impressed in parts to finish in 3rd, ahead of fourth-placed England, with Wales and Italy filling the bottom-two places.
Ninety-one tries were scored in the tournament, a record for the Six Nations.
Six Nations Past Winners
We’ve listed the last five winners of the Six Nations below.
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Ireland |
| 2022 | France |
| 2021 | Wales |
| 2020 | England |
| 2019 | Wales |