France, Scotland and Ireland battle for Six Nations title on Super Saturday
France, Scotland and Ireland will battle for the 2026 Six Nations title on a decisive final day as struggling England aim to cause a major upset in Paris.
The tournament concludes on Saturday following a chaotic and unpredictable campaign that has seen pre-tournament expectations entirely rewritten.
Borthwick’s future hangs in the balance
England head to the Stade de France facing the grim reality of recording their worst-ever championship finish.
Head coach Steve Borthwick is fighting to save his job after suffering a landmark first-ever defeat to Italy during the fourth round.
The under-fire manager remains convinced he can fix the squad’s issues, but another heavy loss to the defending champions will severely test the patience of the Rugby Football Union.
Title destiny remains in French hands
Fabien Galthie’s side saw their Grand Slam aspirations shattered last weekend following a staggering 50-40 defeat at Murrayfield.
Despite that defensive setback, Les Bleus know exactly what is required to retain their crown and will aim to inflict maximum damage on their struggling cross-channel rivals.
A dominant performance in Le Crunch would underscore their status as the pre-eminent force in northern hemisphere rugby and secure the championship.
Triple Crown clash in Dublin
Before the action kicks off in Paris, a tantalising showdown awaits at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland and Scotland go toe-to-toe for the Triple Crown.
The victor in Dublin will temporarily move to the summit of the standings, but they must then rely on England to spring a major surprise against the tournament leaders.
Irish boss Andy Farrell insists anything can happen on the final weekend and genuinely believes the English squad are capable of doing his side a massive favour.
“Look at the results in the competition; of course they have the quality to cause a shock, 100 per cent.”
“Everyone knows the players they’ve got, the coaching staff they’ve got, and what they’re capable of.”
