Six Nations permutations and how Ireland can win the title

A huge day of rugby!

Ireland kick of the day at home to Scotland (kick-off, 2.10pm), Wales host Italy next (kick-off, 4.40pm), and France finish off the tournament as they welcome England (kick-off, 8.10pm).

Below we have taken a look at the permutations and what Ireland must do to win a seventh Six Nations crown.

Six Nations table

What Ireland have to do

First and foremost, Ireland have to win their last game against Scotland, and France must not win.

This is because the most points Ireland can get is 19, and the least France can achieve with a win is 20.

If Ireland win with no bonus point and Scotland and France lose with only one bonus point, then Ireland win the Championship.

If Ireland win with a try bonus point, they will win the Championship as long as France lose to England.

If Ireland win with no bonus point, they will finish on 18 and bring Scotland into mix if their opponents can manage a try bonus point and losing bonus point.

This would bring Scotland onto 18 points as well and they would finish ahead of Ireland if they still have superior points difference. Currently, Ireland are on +16 and Scotland are on +21.

If the teams are level on points difference, it goes to tries scored, with Ireland on 14 and Scotland 17.

The same applies to France if they lose to England and get two bonus points. However, with their +79 points difference and 24 tries scored, Ireland will likely have to finish ahead on match points.

If France draw they will finish on 18 points, or 19 points if they also score a try bonus point, meaning Ireland will likely have to win with a try bonus point to take home the title if Les Bleus finish level with England.

If two teams are level at the top of table, with the same points difference and tries scored, then the title is shared.