The 2026 Six Nations will be decided on Super Saturday, with three teams still mathematically capable of lifting the trophy. France hold the strongest hand heading into the final round, but Scotland and Ireland remain firmly in the equation depending on results earlier in the day.
With the fixtures staggered, the outcome in Dublin will shape the title race before France and England meet in the final match of the championship in Paris.
Here are the final-round fixtures with kick-off times, venues and referees, plus what is at stake in each game.
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Ireland vs Scotland
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Kick-off: 16:10 SAST
Referee: Luke Pearce (England)
The championship picture begins in Dublin, where Scotland travel to face Ireland in what is effectively a title eliminator.
Scotland still harbour hopes of claiming their first Six Nations title of the modern era, but the equation is clear: Gregor Townsend’s side must beat Ireland to stay in the race. Anything less would end their challenge before the later matches even begin.
Ireland, meanwhile, sit just behind the leaders and still have a path to the title. Andy Farrell’s team must defeat Scotland and then rely on England upsetting France later in the evening. Bonus points and points difference could become relevant depending on how convincingly each side wins.
With both teams still technically in the hunt for the championship, the opening fixture of Super Saturday carries enormous weight.
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Wales vs Italy
Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Kick-off: 18:40 SAST
Referee: Christophe Ridley (France)
While this fixture does not directly affect the title race, it still carries significance in the final standings.
Both teams have endured difficult campaigns and will be desperate to finish the championship on a positive note. For Wales, victory in front of a home crowd would provide a welcome boost after a turbulent tournament, while Italy will see this as a realistic opportunity to end their campaign with a statement performance.
Matches between these two sides have become increasingly competitive in recent seasons, and the clash in Cardiff could still have an impact on the final table positions outside the title race.
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France vs England
Venue: Stade de France, Paris
Kick-off: 22:10 SAST
Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)
The final match of the championship could ultimately decide the title.
France enter Super Saturday in the strongest position and will know exactly what is required by the time they kick off against England. If Scotland slip up in Dublin, Les Bleus could step onto the field knowing victory secures the championship.
However, if Scotland win earlier in the day, the pressure will shift firmly onto France to deliver a result in front of their home crowd.
England may no longer be in the title race, but they still have a major role to play as potential spoilers. A victory in Paris could dramatically swing the championship outcome in favour of either Scotland or Ireland.
With the final game of the tournament staged under the lights at the Stade de France, the 2026 Six Nations is set for a dramatic Super Saturday finish.
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