WHILE we eagerly await the conclusion of the Men’s Six Nations Championship 2025, to mark what is the 25th anniversary of the tournament in its current format, a selection of journalists from rugby news site, RugbyPass, have compiled a list of the Championship’s 25 greatest moments.

Taking top spot as the tournament’s most memorable moment is Ireland’s dramatic win in 2015 on a try-packed day dubbed ‘Super, Super Saturday’. Going into the final games, three teams, Ireland, Wales and England had a chance of claiming the title, but luckily for Ireland, a French turnover quashed English hopes and gave legendary Ireland captain, Paul O’Connell a memorable send off.

In second place is Wales’ late 17-point comeback in five minutes against Scotland in 2010, culminating in the now-infamous golf buggy incident with flanker, Andy Powell. In third place is Johnny Sexton’s dramatic late drop-goal to earn victory against France in Paris and clinch the Grand Slam for Ireland.

RugbyPass journalist, Owain Jones, said of moment number two: “You’d imagine if Sir Alex Ferguson was watching his beloved Scotland snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, he’d have uttered some more industrial language, after a fixture that left Scottish hearts in a thousand pieces and a gleeful Welsh crowd laughing in disbelief as they stumbled jauntily into the hostelries around the National Stadium.”

In fourth place is Wales’ famous Grand Slam win in 2005; the side’s first in the Six Nations. Rounding off the top five is Finn Russell’s iconic pass in the 2018 tournament against England to help Scotland clinch the Calcutta Cup in a 25-13 victory over their arch rivals.

Recalling Wales’ historic 2010 comeback, Wales legend, Jamie Roberts, who also played in the game, offered these comments: “Obviously Powelly’s incident hogged the headlines for the months after that and I guess my most vivid memory from it was that because of this we weren’t allowed out into town after test matches for about 18 months [laughs].

”With the game though, I honestly tell people it’s one of the most amazing finishes to a Six Nations match ever, and it was a real privilege to be involved in it on the pitch. It must have been incredible for a Wales fan – certainly heartbreaking for a Scotland fan – and funnily enough it was just one of those games where I was actually convinced we were going to lose.”

Speaking about the winning moment, Roberts said: “This ball miraculously lands a few meters from the touchline and instead of just bouncing into touch – so game over for a draw – the ball bounced back over the Scottish defender’s head into one of our back three’s hands and we advanced up the field. At this point, I remember just legging it just to clear the ruck about five meters out and who else but Shane Williams goes under the sticks – only one person would have scored that try!

“I couldn’t even put my arms in the air to celebrate, I was knackered. I just looked around and saw a furious Andy Robinson and then all our coaches going nuts. It was a crazy finish and very rarely would you see finishes like that in the Six Nations.

“To be quite frank, I think most of the lads had probably given up hope on us winning in that game and just the second set of circumstances with that extra yellow card gave us a belief off the kick-off to just go for that try.”

The other Welsh moment making the top five (fourth place) is the side’s historic grand Slam from 2005, Wales’ first in 27 years. Speaking on his memories from the day, Roberts said: “I was 18, just finishing school and I remember being with some mates outside of the museum in Cardiff trying to climb a tree to get any sort of view of the big screen they have there and the crowd was unlike anything you’ve seen. Even now, if Wales were going for a Slam, you would not get this sort of number of people in Cardiff. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a rugby population like it in the city centre for a match.

“You sometimes forget how long it takes to get over the hurdle and win a Grand Slam, but I’d like to think it’ll be less than 27 years before Wales’ next trophy success. I guess that group of Wales players inspired a generation really with what they did in 2005. I actually made my debut for Wales three years later in the tournament and it’s weird to think at that moment when I’m loving it and watching Wales beat Ireland for the slam that I’d be playing in the side three years later. Never saw it coming.”

Another key moment making the list was one with Roberts at its heart, the 30-3 win over England in 2013 to cling Wales back-to-back titles, a moment Roberts sees as his greatest moment in the tournament.

Roberts adds: “I honestly don’t think Cardiff has seen a better day since and I include the Slam of 2019 in that. I just remember the atmosphere at breakfast; it was quiet and no one really spoke about the game. Everyone kind of had this quiet aura about them and it was a mutual understanding in our heads that went something like: ‘Boys, we can’t lose today. We can’t lose to England in Cardiff and let them lift a Slam here. It just can’t happen. As all proud Welshmen wearing the red of Wales in Cardiff, it’s unfathomable to let that happen.’

“An amazing occasion and it’s safe to say I can’t remember the night [laughs]. Of all the Six Nations moments this would be my number one, for these reasons: One, we went back-to-back in the Championships. Two, we lost the opening game after a pretty dismal run of losses but still won. And three, we beat England and Cardiff to win it. So, I’ll repeat what I said at the start – I don’t think Cardiff has seen a better day since.”

WALES HEAD coach Matt Sherratt has named his team to face England in the final round of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations at a sold-out Principality Stadium on Saturday (Mar 15, KO 4:45pm, live on BBC and S4C).

There are two changes to the starting line-up that played Scotland last weekend.

In the back row, Aaron Wainwright starts at blindside flanker, with captain Jac Morgan moving to openside. Taulupe Faletau retains his place at No. 8.

Joe Roberts is named on the left wing for his first start of the tournament, pushing Ellis Mee to the right wing. Blair Murray continues at fullback.

In the front row, Nicky Smith starts at loosehead prop, Elliot Dee at hooker, and WillGriff John continues at tighthead prop for a third consecutive match.

Will Rowlands and Dafydd Jenkins maintain their second-row partnership.

Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half, with his club teammate Gareth Anscombe at fly-half.

Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn once again form the midfield combination.

Nick Tompkins returns to the matchday squad and joins Rhodri Williams and Jarrod Evans as the replacement backs.

Dewi Lake, Gareth Thomas, Keiron Assiratti, Teddy Williams, and Tommy Reffell provide forward cover.

Sherratt said: “Wales versus England is always a special occasion, and we know the atmosphere at Principality Stadium will be incredible. We’re excited to finish our campaign at home and want to deliver our best performance on Saturday.”

Wales team v England

15. Blair Murray (Scarlets – 7 caps)
16. Ellis Mee (Scarlets – 2 caps)
17. Max Llewellyn (Gloucester Rugby – 7 caps)
18. Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby – 11 caps)
19. Joe Roberts (Scarlets – 4 caps)
20. Gareth Anscombe (Gloucester Rugby – 41 caps)
21. Tomos Williams (Gloucester Rugby – 63 caps)
22. Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers – 53 caps)
23. Elliot Dee (Dragons – 55 caps)
24. WillGriff John (Sale Sharks – 4 caps)
25. Will Rowlands (Racing 92 – 40 caps)
26. Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs – 22 caps)
27. Aaron Wainwright (Dragons – 56 caps)
28. Jac Morgan (Ospreys – 22 caps) – captain
29. Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff Rugby – 107 caps)

Replacements:

16. Dewi Lake (Ospreys – 19 caps)
17. Gareth Thomas (Ospreys – 39 caps)
18. Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby – 13 caps)
19. Teddy Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 5 caps)
20. Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers – 26 caps)
21. Rhodri Williams (Dragons – 8 caps)
22. Jarrod Evans (Harlequins – 10 caps)
23. Nick Tompkins (Saracens – 40 caps)

2025 Guinness Six Nations results:

Friday, Jan 31: France 43-0 Wales (Stade de France, Paris)
Saturday, Feb 8: Italy 22-15 Wales (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)
Saturday, Feb 22: Wales 18-27 Ireland (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
Saturday, Mar 8: Scotland v Wales (Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
Saturday, Mar 15: Wales v England (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) KO 4:45pm GMT

Whether you’re new to the world of football or a lifelong fan, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest standings, upcoming fixtures, and more. With this in mind, here’s an update on the current status of the 2024-25 Premier League season, including which fixtures to look out for and predictions for who will claim the title. 

Current standings

Liverpool are currently topping the Premier League table, having amassed 70 points over the course of the competition. They have won 21 out of their 29 matches in the season so far. Conversely, Southampton are sitting at the bottom of the league table, with just nine points. They have lost 23 out of 28 of their games.

But remember that the league table is always changing, so be sure to check in regularly, particularly as many teams have matches to catch up on due to Champions League and FA/League Cup commitments. So, things can change quickly. 

Upcoming fixtures

April is packed with some highly anticipated matches. The month will kick off with Arsenal vs Fulham on April 1 at 19:45 at the Emirates Stadium. This fixture is followed by several matches the next day, including Brighton vs Aston Villa and Liverpool vs Everton. 

Towards the end of the month, exciting matches such as Nottingham Forest vs Brentford and Liverpool vs Spurs will keep fans on the edge of their seats as the final league positions are decided. Make sure you keep an eye out for all upcoming matches, so you don’t miss out on any of the action. 

League predictions 

Chelsea are currently in the top four. However, they are the most likely to drop out of contention over the course of the remaining games – partially because they’re already 21 points behind Liverpool. The favourites to win the 2024/25 league are Liverpool at 80%, followed by Arsenal at 25%, Manchester City at 2.4% and Nottingham Forest at 1.2%. Despite some poor performances recently, Newcastle United are still in with a small chance of glory at 0.8%.  

Where can I watch Premier League football? 

The go to place to watch Premier League football is Sky Sports and TNT Sports. However, these packages can be costly. 

As a result, in recent years, many fans have turned to online streaming solutions, such as Hesgoal TV. These streaming sites show the games for free, but they’re illegal to use and you may face a penalty for watching or broadcasting matches. 

Will you be watching? 

Whether you enjoy football via Sky Sports, use a streaming service or watch games down at the pub with your mates, keep an eye out for your favourite team and see how they perform in the final few matches of the season.