1. Introduction
The 2025 Men’s Six Nations Championship ran from 31 January to 15 March 2025, featuring England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. The competition marked the 131st edition of the tournament and the 26th in the Six Nations era. Returning to the Stade de France after the 2024 Olympic preparations, France reclaimed the crown in thrilling fashion — securing their 19th outright title and 27th overall, finishing above England and Ireland on bonus points.
The 2025 edition broke multiple records: 1,050,465 spectators attended across 15 matches (over 70,000 per game), and 108 tries were scored — both new tournament highs.
2. Tournament Overview
France were crowned champions after a clinical and creative campaign led by Antoine Dupont and powered by rising superstar Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who finished as top try scorer (8) and Player of the Championship.
England and Ireland both won four games apiece, with Ireland claiming the Triple Crown (14th) but losing to France in Dublin. England showed resurgence under Steve Borthwick, highlighted by powerful performances from Tommy Freeman and Fin Smith.
Scotland produced flashes of brilliance — including wins over Italy and Wales — but lacked consistency. Italy earned a notable home victory over Wales, while Wales, enduring transition and injuries, finished winless for a second straight year, taking the Wooden Spoon.
3. Key Results
Round 1:
- France 43–0 Wales
- Scotland 31–19 Italy
- Ireland 27–22 England
SCOTLAND v ITALY | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
IRELAND v ENGLAND | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
FRANCE v WALES | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
Round 2:
- Italy 22–15 Wales
- England 26–25 France
- Scotland 18–32 Ireland
ITALY v WALES | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
England vs France – Six Nations 2025 – HIGHLIGHTS
Scotland vs Ireland – Six Nations 2025 – Highlights
Round 3:
- Wales 18–27 Ireland
- England 16–15 Scotland
- Italy 24–73 France
HIGHLIGHTS | ENGLAND v SCOTLAND | 2025 SIX NATIONS GUINNESS
HIGHLIGHTS | WALES v IRELAND | 2025 SIX NATIONS GUINNESS
ITALY V FRANCE | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
Round 4:
- Ireland 27–42 France
- Scotland 35–29 Wales
- England 47–24 Italy
IRELAND v FRANCE | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
SCOTLAND v WALES | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
ENGLAND v ITALY | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
Round 5:
- Italy 17–22 Ireland
- Wales 14–68 England
- France 35–16 Scotland
FRANCE v SCOTLAND | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
WALES v ENGLAND | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
ITALY v IRELAND | 2025 GUINNESS MEN’S SIX NATIONS | RUGBY HIGHLIGHTS
4. Final Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | France | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 218 | 93 | +125 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| 🥈 2 | England | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 179 | 105 | +74 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| 🥉 3 | Ireland | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 135 | 117 | +18 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| 4 | Scotland | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 115 | 131 | −16 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 5 | Italy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 106 | 188 | −82 | 10 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | Wales | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 76 | 195 | −119 | 10 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
5. Awards & Statistics
- Champions: France (19th outright title)
- Triple Crown: Ireland (14th)
- Top points scorer: Thomas Ramos (France) – 71 pts
- Top try scorer: Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France) – 8 tries
- Player of the Championship: Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)
- BKT Rising Player: Sam Prendergast (Ireland)
- Try of the Championship: Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France, vs Ireland)
Records set:
- Most tries in a Six Nations season – 108
- Highest total points – 829
- Highest total attendance – 1,050,465
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