How is this calculated?

A team is counted as still able to win the Six Nations, or to finish last, when at least one set of results for the matches left would put it there, taking into account that its rivals also play each other. It is counted as sure only when no set of results can take it away. Every way the matches left can be won, drawn or lost is played out, with the championship's own points: four for a win, two for a draw, a bonus point for scoring four tries or more, another for losing by seven points or fewer, and three more for a team that wins all five of its matches, the Grand Slam. Teams level on points are treated cautiously while matches remain: level is enough to stay in, never enough to be sure, because points difference and tries scored only separate teams once the last match is played.

France won the 2026 Six Nations in round 5.

With 21 points, they were 2 ahead of Ireland. France became champions. Out of the title race: Ireland, Scotland. Sure to finish last: Wales. Can no longer finish last: England.

Results

Date	Home	Score	Away
14 Mar	Ireland	43–21	Scotland
14 Mar	Wales	31–17	Italy
14 Mar	France	48–46	England

Table after round 5

Pos.	Team	Played	Points diff.	Points	Max.	Title
1	France	5	+81	21	21	Champions
2	Ireland	5	+38	19	19	Out
3	Scotland	5	-1	16	16	Out
4	Italy	5	-38	9	9	Out
5	England	5	+2	8	8	Out
6	Wales	5	-82	6	6	Out

Max.: the most points the team can still finish on.

Rounds

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Quick answers

Who was top of the Six Nations after round 5 of 2026?: France won the 2026 Six Nations in round 5. With 21 points, they were 2 ahead of Ireland.
What was decided in round 5 of the 2026 Six Nations?: France became champions. Out of the title race: Ireland, Scotland. Sure to finish last: Wales. Can no longer finish last: England.
How is this calculated?: A team is counted as still able to win the Six Nations, or to finish last, when at least one set of results for the matches left would put it there, taking into account that its rivals also play each other. It is counted as sure only when no set of results can take it away. Every way the matches left can be won, drawn or lost is played out, with the championship's own points: four for a win, two for a draw, a bonus point for scoring four tries or more, another for losing by seven points or fewer, and three more for a team that wins all five of its matches, the Grand Slam. Teams level on points are treated cautiously while matches remain: level is enough to stay in, never enough to be sure, because points difference and tries scored only separate teams once the last match is played.