Rugby Union Six Nations Spread Betting

This year's RBS Six Nations is wide open -which is great news for all spread bettors!
We analyse the outright index and the relative progress of all the teams involved...

France
After a great World Cup run, they start as favourites on everyone's boards. With a 'gentle' start against Italy (although they lost to the Azuri last year), they should get off to a flyer. They also have home games against Ireland and England -so they may have the title in the bag before their final game in Wales.
Verdict: Their spread at 37-40 looks like a free bet -as they should do no worse than runners-up.

Wales
Might have reached the WC final were it not for a spear tackle by Sam Warburton and some poor kicking by Stephen Jones. They will be without hooker Matthew Rees for the first two games. If they win the Six Nations they will do it the hard way -with visits to Dublin & Twickenham and a final day match-up with France.
Verdict: Sell before the first game and buy before their second match would be our view.

Ireland
Life begins without Brian O'Driscoll in the number 13 jersey for the first time in a generation. They start at home against Wales, followed by a trip to paris -we should know after week two whether they can challenge for honours.
Verdict: Probably best left alone, as they have a tough start to the competition.

England
After their hugely disappointing show in the World Cup last year's 6 Nation's victors have the chance to silence their critics with a strong showing. In any other year season England would be favourites due to their sympathetic schedule (only tough away fixture is in Paris). Their 'easy' start sees them travel to Murrayfield and then Rome -so they could build up a head of steam for their new coach.
Verdict: Will it be 2011 England or the World Cup flops? If you fancy them, then buy early.

Scotland
They gave a better account of themselves away from home last year -with gutsy performances at both Twickenham and in Paris. The Scots will be hoping to catch England cold in the opener -then it's all hard work until a final day trip to Rome which could be a decider for the Wooden Spoon.
Verdict: We will be sellers, as they could be propping up the table come March 18th.

Italy
So close to upsetting Ireland in 2011 before getting soundly beaten by a rampant England. Their moment of glory came by beating France in Rome -ultimately denying the Gauls a share of the title. No-one should under-estimate them these days, so watch out Scotland!
Verdict: Getting closer every time to beating the big boys

So there are all the teams and their relative merits... you can find all the prices at Sporting Index -they will change after every game so get there early!

Check out our Six Nations Specials Page where we'll analyse and update all the best spread totals such points, tries, drop goals, shirt numbers, winning margins and yellow cards.

You can find another point of view on our Trading Talk page -where the thoughts and preview notes of the Sporting Index team are available.