The 2025 Six Nations Championship is set to captivate rugby enthusiasts from January 31 to March 15, 2025. The annual tournament, featuring England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales, promises intense matchups and thrilling rugby action.
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Year: 2025
01 January 2026
17:00 Dragons v Scarlets (Rodney Parade)
Scarlets 60 %
Scarlets have slightly superior form/history, especially in head-to-heads; away trip makes margin moderate.
19:30 Ospreys v Cardiff (Dunraven Brewery Field)
Ospreys 60 %
Ospreys tend to be more consistent this season; Cardiff home helps, but not enough to tilt fully.
02 January 2026
21:45 Ulster v Munster (Ulster Rugby Stadium)
Munster 55 %
Very close interprovincial clash; I lean Munster just due to squad depth, but the edge is small.
26 December 2025
17:00 Cardiff v Dragons (Cardiff Arms Park)
Cardiff 65 %
Cardiff have home ground advantage and are generally rated stronger.
19:30 Scarlets v Ospreys (Parc Y Scarlets)
Scarlets 55 %
Scarlets are marginal favourites at home, though Ospreys have upset potential.
19 December 2025
21:45 Cardiff v Scarlets (Cardiff Arms Park)
Cardiff 60 %
Local Welsh derby; Cardiff get slight edge at home.
21:45 Leinster v Ulster (TBC)
Leinster 70 %
A classic interprovincial—Leinster’s home strength and squad depth push them ahead.
Friday 12 December
22:00 Leicester Tigers v Leinster (Welford Road)
AI Grote: Leinster 29 – 17 Leicester
Rob (OuGrote): Leinster by 10
James (OuGrote): Leinster by 12
Rugby4Cast: Leinster 70%
Leinster’s depth and European experience should pay off under pressure. At home, Tigers will fight hard and ruck like beasts, but Leinster’s composure, tactical kicking and superior discipline — especially at the breakdown — should edge the game in their favour.
Sunday 14 December
19:30 Bristol Bears v Section Paloise (Ashton Gate)
AI Grote: Bristol Bears 30 – 16 Section Paloise
Rob (OuGrote): Bristol by 14
James (OuGrote): Bristol by 11
Rugby4Cast: Bristol 80%
At Ashton Gate, Bristol’s high-tempo, ball-in-hand style should overwhelm Section Paloise. Paloise bring grit and set-piece strength, but they typically struggle defensively against teams that play expansively. Bristol’s creativity, home advantage, and superior backline cohesion point to a confident, multi-try victory.
27 December 2025
16:30 Zebre Parma v Benetton (Stadio Lanfranchi)
Benetton 75 %
Benetton are clearly stronger—this is one of the safer picks.
17:00 Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors (Scottish Gas Murrayfield)
Glasgow 65 %
Glasgow’s consistency and deeper squad give them a reasonable away advantage.
19:30 Connacht v Ulster (Dexcom Stadium)
Ulster 60 %
Close match, but Ulster away is risky; I still give Ulster a mild edge.
21:45 Munster v Leinster (Thomond Park)
Munster 55 %
Irish derby, home advantage matters; Munster slightly preferred but this is tight.
20 December 2025
15:30 DHL Stormers v Emirates Lions (DHL Stadium)
Stormers 65 %
Stormers at home are formidable; Lions tough but more vulnerable on tour.
16:00 Benetton v Zebre Parma (Stadio Monigo)
Benetton 75 %
One of the safer picks—Benetton expected to win comfortably.
17:00 Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh (Hampden Park)
Glasgow 65 %
Glasgow’s form and structure generally favour them, even away or in special venues.
18:00 Sharks v Vodacom Bulls (Kings Park)
Bulls 55 %
Bulls are more consistent, but travel + Kings Park make this tighter, hence only 55%.
19:30 Ospreys v Munster (Dunraven Brewery Field)
Munster 60 %
Munster’s consistency and depth tilt the matchup, though Ospreys can punch back.
21:45 Dragons v Connacht (Rodney Parade)
Connacht 60 %
Connacht more stable side; Dragons home crowd helps, but likely not enough edge.
Sunday 14 December
17:15 Northampton Saints v Bulls (Cinch Stadium)
AI Grote: Northampton Saints 31 – 18 Bulls
Rob (OuGrote): Northampton Saints by 5
James (OuGrote): Northampton Saints by 7
Rugby4Cast: Northampton Saints 81%
This one should be a thriller. Saints’ fast, expansive style at Franklin’s Gardens — combined with their strong attacking shapes and home momentum — gives them a slight edge. The Bulls’ power game and maul will cause real problems, but Saints’ tempo and accuracy in the wide channels should be just enough to clinch a tight win.