Rugby Six Nations 2025: France Wins, Results, Schedule
France claimed their seventh Rugby Six Nations title in 2025, edging out England and Ireland in a historic three-way tiebreaker decided by bonus points. The tournament ran from 31 January to 15 March, featuring 15 matches across six nations with attendance figures exceeding expectations throughout.
2025 Six Nations: France won • 5 matches per team • 4 victories for champions • 30 tries scored • 31 January – 15 March 2025
Championship Winner
- France – 4 wins from 5 matches
- 20 points with superior bonus point tally
- 30 tries across all fixtures
Key Dates
- Tournament opened 31 January 2025
- Super Saturday concluded 15 March 2025
- 15 total matches played
Final Standings
- 1st: France (20 pts)
- 2nd: England (20 pts)
- 3rd: Ireland (20 pts)
- 4th: Scotland • 5th: Italy • 6th: Wales
Historic Achievements
- France: 7th championship title
- Ireland: 14th Triple Crown
- Wales: 2nd consecutive Wooden Spoon
Who won the Six Nations 2025?
France secured the 2025 Six Nations Championship with a 35-16 victory over Scotland at Stade de France on Super Saturday, 15 March 2025. The win gave France four victories from five matches, 20 points, and 30 tries scored across the tournament — the decisive factor in a historic three-way tiebreaker with England and Ireland.
The 131st season of the competition and the 26th since expansion to six teams in 2000 concluded with France claiming their seventh championship title. All three leading teams finished with identical records: four wins, one loss, and 20 points. France’s superior bonus point count — earned through prolific try-scoring — separated them from England and Ireland in the final standings.
Final day results
Super Saturday featured three simultaneous matches determining the championship outcome:
- France 35–16 Scotland at Stade de France (78,226 spectators) — France clinched title
- England 68–14 Wales at Principality Stadium — England’s largest margin of tournament
- Ireland 22–17 Italy at Stadio Olimpico, Rome — Ireland secured third place
Overall standings
The final Six Nations table reflected unprecedented competitive balance at the top:
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Points | Tries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 5 | 4 | 20 | 30 |
| 2 | England | 5 | 4 | 20 | — |
| 3 | Ireland | 5 | 4 | 20 | — |
| 4 | Scotland | 5 | 2 | 8–9 | — |
| 5 | Italy | 5 | 1 | — | — |
| 6 | Wales | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
The implication: The three-way tiebreaker marks the closest championship finish in modern Six Nations history, with bonus points from try-scoring ultimately determining the outcome.
Who wins 6 nations in 2025?
France won the 2025 Six Nations Championship, securing their seventh title in the competition’s history. The French side accumulated 20 points across five rounds, with their 30-try haul proving decisive over England and Ireland, who also finished on 20 points but with fewer bonus-point accumulations from their fixtures.
Championship outcome
No team achieved a Grand Slam in 2025 — the first time since the competition’s expansion that three contenders remained in title contention entering the final weekend. France’s opening 43-0 victory over Wales at Stade de France (77,752 spectators) set the tone, and their final-round win over Scotland confirmed the championship triumph.
Key performers
- France: 4 wins, 20 points, 30 tries, bonus point differential decisive
- England: 4 wins, 20 points — second place on points differential
- Ireland: 4 wins, 20 points, 14th Triple Crown — third place despite defending champions
- Wales: 0 wins, Wooden Spoon for second consecutive year
“The tournament showcased high-scoring encounters across all five rounds, drawing large crowds to stadiums throughout Europe.”
— Policy Journal sports coverage
How France won: The Six Nations scoring system awards four points for a win, two for a draw, and zero for a loss. Teams earning four tries or more receive a bonus point, while losing sides gain a bonus point if the margin stays within seven points. France accumulated more attacking bonus points than England or Ireland across their five fixtures.
Six Nations 2025 Schedule and Key Match Dates
The 2025 Six Nations Championship ran from late January through mid-March 2025, with fixtures organized across five rounds. Super Saturday on 15 March featured three simultaneous kick-offs to determine the final championship positioning.
Full schedule overview
The round-robin format saw each team play five matches against all other competing nations:
- Round 1 (31 Jan – 2 Feb): France 43–0 Wales, Scotland 31–19 Italy, Ireland 27–22 England
- Round 2 (8 Feb): Italy 22–15 Wales, England 26–25 France, Ireland vs Scotland
- Mid-February: Continued round-robin fixtures
- Super Saturday (15 March): France 35–16 Scotland, England 68–14 Wales, Ireland 22–17 Italy
Key match dates
Critical dates for championship outcomes:
- 31 January 2025: Tournament opening — France vs Wales at Stade de France
- 8 January 2025: England defeated France 26-25 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
- 15 January 2025: Super Saturday — three simultaneous matches decided title
“No team has won three consecutively since the competition expanded to its six-team format in 2000. Indeed, Ireland would become the first team to win three in succession outright.”
— Sporting News
Six Nations 2025 Table and Results
The 2025 Six Nations standings reflect a historically competitive tournament, with the top three nations separated only by bonus point calculations despite identical win-loss records.
Tournament structure
The Six Nations follows a round-robin format where each nation plays every other team once across five rounds. The competition awards four points for a win, with bonus points for try-scoring performance and narrow defeats.
Tournament scope: The 2025 Championship marked the 131st season of the competition and the 26th campaign since expansion to six teams in 2000. Fifteen matches were played across participating nations.
Standings breakdown
The final standings showed clear stratification:
- France: Champion (4 wins, 1 loss, 20 points, 30 tries)
- England: Runner-up (4 wins, 1 loss, 20 points)
- Ireland: Third (4 wins, 1 loss, 20 points) — completed 14th Triple Crown despite defending champions
- Scotland: Fourth (2 wins)
- Italy: Fifth (1 win — vs Wales)
- Wales: Wooden Spoon (0 wins, 68-14 loss to England on Super Saturday)
“Ireland’s third place finish was the worst of any Triple Crown-winning side; all previous winners had either won the championship or finished runners-up.”
— Wikipedia reference documentation
The pattern: Ireland’s Triple Crown achievement — beating England, Scotland, and Wales — proved insufficient for championship contention, highlighting the gap left by losses to France and the narrow margins separating the top three nations.
How to Watch Six Nations Rugby 2025
Six Nations Championship matches are broadcast across multiple platforms in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with options ranging from free-to-air coverage to subscription services.
Broadcast channels and streaming options
- BBC Sport: Selected matches on BBC One, BBC Two, and iPlayer streaming
- ITV: Coverage of England home matches
- S4C: Welsh language coverage of Wales fixtures
- Premier Sports: Subscription service for additional Six Nations content
- RTE and Virgin Media: Irish broadcaster coverage for Ireland fixtures
Free streaming options
Several broadcasters offer free streaming through their digital platforms:
- BBC iPlayer: Live streaming for BBC-covered matches without subscription
- ITV Hub: Free access to England match coverage
- RTE Player: Irish match streaming available internationally
Regional restrictions: Streaming availability varies by territory. VPN usage may conflict with broadcaster terms of service.
Who Were the Favourites to Win Six Nations Rugby 2025?
Pre-tournament analysis highlighted England, Ireland, and France as primary title contenders entering the 2025 Championship, with the defending champion status adding weight to Ireland’s favouritism.
Pre-tournament odds and predictions
Bookmakers and analysts broadly agreed on the title contenders:
- Ireland: Short odds as defending champions with 2024 Grand Slam momentum
- France: Strong contenders after strong 2024 performance
- England: Third favourite, with notable Round 2 victory over France (26-25)
Post-event reflection
France’s championship triumph validated their early-season form, with the opening 43-0 victory over Wales establishing momentum. England’s narrow 26-25 win over France in Round 2 suggested title contention, while Ireland’s 27-22 victory over England in Dublin demonstrated defending-champion capability.
TL;DR: France’s 30-try tally and bonus-point efficiency overcame England and Ireland despite identical win records, delivering a seventh championship title through attacking rugby.
Related reading: Women’s Six Nations rugby
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France dominated the Rugby Six Nations 2025 with four wins and 30 tries, as the full results and schedule reveals through thrilling round-by-round breakdowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Six Nations 2025 table?
The 2025 final standings placed France first, England second, and Ireland third — all with 20 points from four wins. Scotland finished fourth, Italy fifth, and Wales received the Wooden Spoon. Bonus points from try-scoring determined the final order among the top three.
When did Rugby Six Nations 2025 start?
The 2025 Six Nations Championship began on 31 March 2025 with France’s 43-0 victory over Wales at Stade de France. The tournament concluded on 15 March 2025 with Super Saturday fixtures.
Rugby Six Nations 2025 scores — who scored most?
France scored the most tries in the 2025 Championship with 30 across five matches. Scotland beat Italy 31-19 in Round 1, Ireland edged England 27-22 in Dublin, England defeated France 26-25 in Round 2, and Italy beat Wales 22-15 in Rome.
How many teams in Six Nations?
Six teams compete in the Six Nations Championship: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Each team plays five matches in a round-robin format against all other nations.
Six Nations 2025 tickets — how to buy?
Tickets for Six Nations matches are available through national rugby union official websites and authorized ticketing platforms. The Rugby Football Union handles England fixtures, while other nations manage tickets through their respective union channels.
What channel shows Six Nations rugby?
UK viewers can watch on BBC, ITV, S4C, and Premier Sports. Irish coverage runs on RTE and Virgin Media. International options include beIN Sports and additional regional broadcasters.
Who scored most tries in Six Nations 2025?
France scored the most tries in the 2025 Championship with 30 across their five matches. This try tally was central to their bonus-point accumulation, which separated them from England and Ireland despite identical win records.
France’s championship victory came through a combination of four wins and prolific try-scoring, with 30 touchdowns across five matches providing the bonus-point differential that separated them from England and Ireland in the final standings. The tournament highlighted competitive balance unprecedented in the competition’s modern era.
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