Category: Predictions

The 2026 Six Nations Rugby tournament kicks off with England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales set to battle for supremacy in Europe’s greatest rugby contest.

Round 1

Thursday 5 February

France v Ireland
Stade de France, Paris

Kick-off: 8.10pm GMT / 10.10pm SAST / 7.10am AEST (Friday) / 9.10am NZST (Friday) / 3.10pm ET / 12.10pm PT

AI Grote: France 21 v 16 Ireland
Rugby4Cast: France 54%
Ou Grote (Rob): Ireland by 3
Ou Grote (James): France by 7
Bet.co.za: France (1.17 to 5.50)

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23 January 2026

21:45 Ospreys v Emirates Lions (Dunraven Brewery Field)
Ospreys 60 %
Ospreys at home get a modest edge; Lions are capable challengers away.

21:45 Edinburgh v Vodacom Bulls (Hive Stadium)
Bulls 65 %
Bulls’ power and experience tilt the pick, especially away in Scotland.

21:45 Munster v Dragons (Virgin Media Park)
Munster 70 %
Munster are generally strong at home versus lower-tier Welsh sides.

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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.

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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.

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