The 2026 edition of the Six Nations Championship has delivered one of the most dramatic finishes in recent memory, with three teams still capable of lifting the trophy heading into the final round on Super Saturday, 14 March.
After four rounds of intense rugby, France national rugby union team, Scotland national rugby union team and Ireland national rugby union team all remain firmly in contention for the championship crown.
The title race was blown wide open in Round 4 following one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament. Scotland stunned France in a thrilling 50–40 victory, reigniting their hopes of claiming a historic first Six Nations title. Meanwhile, Italy national rugby union team added to the drama by recording their first-ever Six Nations victory over England national rugby union team — a result that further scrambled the standings.
Championship Standings Before the Final Round
Heading into Super Saturday, France sit at the top of the table with 16 points and a massive +79 points difference. Scotland are level on points with 16 but trail significantly on points difference at +21. Ireland remain close behind with 14 points and a +16 points difference.
With such narrow margins separating the top three, the final day promises to deliver high drama across Europe.
France in the Driving Seat
France arguably hold the strongest hand going into the final round. Les Bleus face England at the Stade de France and, thanks to their superior points difference, a straightforward victory should be enough to secure the championship.
Even without a bonus point, a win would likely keep France out of reach unless Scotland manage an extraordinary scoreline against Ireland that overturns a 58-point points-difference gap.
Scotland Chasing History
For Scotland, the equation is far more complicated — but the dream remains alive. The Scots travel to Dublin to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium knowing they must first win that match.
After that, they will be hoping England can upset France in Paris. If France do win, Scotland would need a massive victory over Ireland to close the points difference gap — a scenario that would require an extraordinary performance.
Ireland Still in the Fight
Ireland’s hopes of retaining their Six Nations crown depend heavily on other results. First and foremost, they must defeat Scotland in Dublin. From there, Irish fans will be watching closely as England face France later in the evening.
An England victory combined with a strong Irish win could see Ireland leapfrog both rivals to claim the title.
Super Saturday Schedule
The final day promises a thrilling conclusion to the championship:
- Ireland vs Scotland — Aviva Stadium, Dublin (16:10)
- Wales vs Italy — Principality Stadium (18:40)
- France vs England — Stade de France (22:10)
With three teams still capable of lifting the trophy, the 2026 Six Nations is perfectly poised for a dramatic finish — and by the end of Super Saturday, European rugby will have a new champion.
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