"Still a chance" – How England can win the 2025 Six Nations next weekend

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France's stunning win over Ireland in Dublin has thrown the Six Nations title race wide open ahead of a dramatic final weekend.

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Fabien Galthié's side are now in the driver's seat, but England and Ireland remain firmly in the hunt. Even Scotland—somehow—still have a mathematical chance.

So, what does each team need to do to lift the trophy?

Scotland's miracle mission

Scotland need a perfect storm to win. First, they must beat France with a bonus point, taking them to 16 points. However, that alone isn't enough—they also need to overturn a 103-point deficit on Les Bleus, meaning a 52-point victory is required.

Even if that happens, Ireland must lose to Italy, and England must drop points against either Italy or Wales. There's also a scenario where England and Ireland could both reach 16, adding further complications. Realistically, Scotland's hopes are non-existent, but mathematically, they still have a shot.

Ireland's outside chance

Ireland's Grand Slam dream is over, but the title isn't completely out of reach. The best they can do is finish on 19 points by securing a four-try victory over Italy. However, they now rely on others slipping up.

If England fail to reach 19 and France lose to Scotland, Andy Farrell's side could still take the title. They play first on Super Saturday, giving them the chance to set the target, but they no longer control their own fate. A big win over Italy is the bare minimum, but they'll need a helping hand elsewhere.

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