Scrum down at the bar

With world champions England enjoying almost universal support these days, it's refreshing to know that the support for other Six Nations teams is unwavering. We track down the pubs that are great for watching the rugby no matter which country you support.

Captain Morgan's **
3 High Street, Brentford, Middx (020-8560 5543) With world champions England enjoying almost universal support these days, it's refreshing to know that the support for other Six Nations teams is unwavering. Captain Morgan's is a charming, friendly-as-you-like traditional Irish pub where they take their sport very seriously indeed. Guinness is on tap, of course, and there's really good craic.

Italia Uno **
91 Charlotte Street, W1 (020-7637 5326) Although this is mainly a soccer bar (Italy has an enviable national team and domestic league), a few major scalps in the tournament will have all Italian rugby fans heading for this true taste of Italy. This charming coffee bar serves delicious Italian sandwiches and a good range of hot and cold main courses to eat in or take away.

F3K **
Forza Italia! 171 North End Road, W14 (020-7603 6071) The Famous Three Kings is London's most famous Welsh pub and the place to be for all games involving Wales. There are big-screen TVs, pool tables and a wide range of Welsh beers, including ales from Cardiff-based brewer Brains. Be prepared for Welsh food and a lot of frivolity if they win a game.

The Fulham Tup **
268 Fulham Road, SW10 (020-7352 1859) Chelsea's French contingent have adopted a pub they can truly call their own. With its modern, blonde wooden interior, it's very much a gastropub. But during major French sporting events the big screens come down from the ceiling and the games are broadcast with French commentary. Vive la France!

London Scotia Bar *
98 Bermondsey Street, SE1 (020-7357 7116) Although the Scottish-themebar genre has yet to be born in London, the London Scotia Bar is the unofficial headquarters for expatriate Scots in London. Sporting events are relayed from BBC Scotland, and fans can enjoy a good range of Scottish beers from Edinburgh's Caledonian brewery.