Six Nations 2024 betting odds, predictions and best betting sites in Ireland
DEFENDING Grand Slam champions Ireland take on the bookies’ favourites France as the 2024 Six Nations bursts into life at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Friday.
The dust has barely settled on the dramatic 2023 World Cup, but these six nations are already gearing up for rugby's most historic tournament, albeit without the likes of retired Test stalwarts Johnny Sexton, Alun Wyn-Jones, Stuart Hogg and Dan Biggar.
There will be a host of fresh faces and breakthrough talents on display over the next six weeks, so let's take a closer look at the contenders, best odds and offers you can find for betting on the 2024 Six Nations.
Here are the outright odds for the 2024 Six Nations, courtesy of bet365.
- France - 11/10
- Ireland - 8/5
- England - 11/2
- Scotland - 9/1
- Wales - 17/1
- Italy - 175/1
Here are our top recommended betting sites for the Six Nations:
Rugby fans can rejoice with the Six Nations Early Payout offer from bet365. If your selection goes 15 points up, you won’t need to worry about them throwing away their lead because bet365 will pay your bet out early. This offers applies to all single pre-match bets in the tournament and will be available for all games. .
New customers at 888sport are made to feel welcome with up to €30 in free bets and a €10 casino bonus. Players can claim this by signing up and placing a €10 bet. The minimum odds of the bet must be 1/2 and all bonuses must be settled within seven days.
BetVictor are helping new players settle in by offering them a colossal €50 in free bets when they sign up and register a brand new account. The minimum deposit for this must be at least €10. Terms & conditions will apply.
Will the 2024 competition be a two-horse race?
The bookies certainly think so with heavyweights France and Ireland leading the betting markets.
Fabien Galthie's France - the number 4-ranked team in the world - are looking to wrestle back the title from Ireland having won the tournament in 2022 and finished second last year.
The French will be equally motivated to avenge their disappointing World Cup campaign having been knocked out by eventual winners South Africa in the quarter-final stage.
Some have labelled this group of players as potentially 'the best French team in history' with the likes of captain Gregory Aldritt, breakthrough star Louis Bielle-Biarrey and great fly-half hope Matthieu Jalibert.
It's a similar story for Ireland, who will want to put their World Cup disappointment in the rearview mirror.
Ireland were the number 1 ranked side in world rugby and dominated in 2023, winning the Six Nations Grand Slam and embarking on a 17-Test winning run.
However, Andy Farrell's side were defeated by New Zealand at the quarter-final stage, and bid farewell to the talismanic Johnny Sexton.
Peter O'Mahony will lead Ireland's defence as captain, but despite Sexton and Keith Earls departures - many of those who romped to Six Nations success are available for selection.
England are there or thereabouts at 11/2, but it would take a significant improvement for Steve Borthwick’s side to claim the trophy for the first time since 2020.
They did, however, progress to the semi-finals of the World Cup despite sacking former coach Eddie Jones less than a year before the tournament began.
Let’s take a look at some of the best outright bets you can place at this year’s Six Nations tournament.
It's difficult to look past France, especially with second-favourites Ireland having to adjust to the absence of Johnny Sexton. All signs pointed towards Fabien Galthie's side winning the 2023 World Cup were it not for their heartbreaking one-point defeat to South Africa. Yes, scrum-half Antoine Dupont is absent, but the French squad is packed with talent and they are more than capable of claiming a second championship in three years.
Perhaps the most prolific winger playing for the tournament favourites - what's not to like? Damian Penaud was the Six Nations 2023 top tryscorer with five, and scored six at the World Cup - finishing second behind New Zealand's Will Jordan. He's racked up 35 tries in his career, and should add to that tally with Les Bleus likely to win most of their games.
If you’re looking to bet on the Six Nations online, then the process has never been easy. All you need to do is follow these simple steps:
- Head over to your preferred bookmaker’s website. If you are not already registered, be sure to sign-up using one of the links we have provided and claim your welcome bonus. The registration process is quick, with bookies just asking for a few details and verifying them.
- Make sure you have funds in your account to place a bet. Most bookies will offer a range of different banking methods to allow you to deposit money. It is worth noting that customers in the UK can not deposit using credit cards.
- Find the market you are looking for. In this case, look for rugby union. When you are there, scroll to find the page dedicated to the Six Nations. From here, you will be able to find individual matches as well as outright markets.
- Once you have found the market, you can place your selection and enter your stake. Be sure to check with the bookmaker to see if there are any promotions you can claim for the event. When you are happy, double-check your stake and confirm your bet.
- Sit back, cross your fingers, and enjoy the Six Nations!
Six Nations period (2000-Present):
- 2000 - England
- 2001 - England
- 2002 - France
- 2003 - England
- 2004 - France
- 2005 - Wales
- 2006 - France
- 2007 - France
- 2008 - Wales
- 2009 - Ireland
- 2010 - France
- 2011 - England
- 2012 - Wales
- 2013 - Wales
- 2014 - Ireland
- 2015 - Ireland
- 2016 - England
- 2017 - England
- 2018 - Ireland
- 2019 - Wales
- 2020 - England
- 2021 - Wales
- 2022 - France
- 2023 - Ireland
- Locations: Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Stade Velodrome, Marseille. Twickenham Stadium, London. Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
- Dates: February 2nd - March 16th 2024.
- How to watch: BBC and ITV.
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