Six Nations Grand Slam and Specials
The Grand Slam and the other Six Nations specials are the championship's signature betting angle — markets you will not find in any other tournament. Here is how each one works.
The Grand Slam and Triple Crown
A Grand Slam is winning all five matches in a championship — the ultimate clean sweep, and a market of its own priced on each nation before round one. The Triple Crown is contested only among the four home nations — England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales — and is won when one of them beats the other three in the same campaign. Both are popular outright alternatives to the title, often at bigger odds, and both shorten fast as a team racks up wins. See the Six Nations odds page for the main title market.
The wooden spoon and the Calcutta Cup
At the other end, the wooden spoon goes to the team that finishes last — a market that often centres on whether Italy can avoid it. Inside the fixtures sit standalone trophies, the most famous being the Calcutta Cup, played for whenever England meet Scotland; you can bet that match on its own result and handicap. These specials pay at fixed odds in rand, and pair well with the round-by-round markets on the Six Nations betting page. See the Six Nations guide for everything.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Six Nations Grand Slam?
Winning all five matches in a single championship. It is priced as its own market on each nation before round one and shortens as a team keeps winning.
Who can win the Triple Crown?
Only the four home nations — England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. One of them wins it by beating the other three in the same championship; France and Italy cannot win it.
What is the wooden spoon?
An unofficial 'award' for the team that finishes last in the table. It is a betting market in its own right, often focused on whether Italy can avoid it.