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  "textContent": "The Six Nations comes to its conclusion today (Picture: Getty)\n\nThe Six Nations will come to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday, with three teams still in the hunt to claim the title.\n\nFrance appeared to be in pole position to retain their title, but their shock 50-40 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield means they still have work to do on the final weekend.\n\nThe manner of Scotland’s win also means that Gregor Townsend’s side have a shot at winning the title for the first time since its expansion in 2000.\n\nIreland are firmly in the mix, too, and will fancy their chances of getting a positive result against Scotland in Dublin, having beaten their visitors in their last 11 meetings.\n\nSo, ahead of the final round of fixtures, what does each team need to win the title?\n\n## How France can win the Six Nations\n\nFrance are looking to defend their title (Picture: Getty)\n\nFrance have two big advantages heading into the final round of fixtures.\n\nFabien Galthie’s side play last, meaning they will know exactly what they need to do to defend their title.\n\nAnd in addition, they have a vastly superior points difference to Ireland and Scotland (+79, compared to +21 for Scotland and +16 for Ireland).\n\nAs a result, a bonus-point victory against England will be enough to guarantee them the title regardless of what Scotland or Ireland do in their match earlier on Saturday.\n\nAnd should Ireland beat Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, then any win – bonus-point or not – will be enough for the defending champions.\n\n## How Scotland can win the Six Nations\n\n> 🏆 How things stand with just one round left 💪All to play for in next weekend's Super Saturday 🤩#Since1883 #GuinnessM6N pic.twitter.com/LsW3eXn6Gc\n>\n> — Guinness Men's Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) March 7, 2026\n\nScotland’s quest to upset the odds and win the Six Nations will likely require them to record an impressive bonus-point victory against Ireland in Dublin.\n\nIf they do that, and France fail to do the same against England, then Townsend’s side will be lifting the trophy come the end of Saturday.\n\nBut a win without a bonus point for Scotland would mean they would need a helping hand from England, and for Steve Bortwick’s side to upset the French away from home.\n\nShould France and Scotland both lose, Scotland could still emerge tournament winners, but they would have to get two points whilst also denying Ireland a bonus point and maintaining their points-difference advantage.\n\n## How Ireland can win the Six Nations\n\nGiven they sit two points behind both France and Scotland, Ireland will need a helping hand if they are to win the Six Nations.\n\nAndy Farrell’s side will first need to beat Scotland at home before hoping that England can upset France on the road in Paris.\n\nA draw for France against England could also be enough for Ireland as long as they pick up more bonus points than Les Bleus.\n\n## **Six Nations final round fixtures**\n\nSaturday 14 March: Ireland vs Scotland (2.10pm, Dublin)\n\nSaturday 14 March: Wales vs Italy (4.40pm, Cardiff)\n\nSaturday 14 March: France vs England (8.10pm, Paris)\n\n**For more stories like this,check our sport page**.\n\n**Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on**Facebook, **Twitter and Instagram**.\n\nComment now Comments  Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source ",
  "title": "What Scotland, Ireland and France need to do to win the Six Nations today"
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