The 2026 Women’s Six Nations will take place from April 11 to May 17, bringing together Europe’s six leading rugby nations: England women’s national rugby union team, France women’s national rugby union team, Ireland women’s national rugby union team, Italy women’s national rugby union team, Scotland women’s national rugby union team and Wales women’s national rugby union team.
The tournament will follow the traditional single round-robin format (five rounds), with the first four matchdays played as Super Saturdays and a decisive Super Sunday finale, concentrating the excitement into action-packed weekends.
Match Schedule
🗓 Round 1 – April 11, 2026
- England vs Ireland
- France vs Italy
- Scotland vs Wales
🗓 Round 2 – April 18, 2026
- Ireland vs France
- Italy vs Scotland
- Wales vs England
🗓 Round 3 – April 25, 2026
- England vs France
- Scotland vs Ireland
- Italy vs Wales
🗓 Round 4 – May 2, 2026
- France vs Scotland
- Ireland vs Wales
- Italy vs England
🗓 Round 5 – May 17, 2026 (Super Sunday)
- Wales vs France
- Scotland vs England
- Ireland vs Italy
Each Team’s Chances
🏴 England
The clear favourites. The Red Roses remain the benchmark in European and global women’s rugby, boasting squad depth, physical dominance and tactical consistency. Anything less than a title challenge — or even a Grand Slam push — would be considered a surprise.
🇫🇷 France
England’s strongest challengers. France combine power with flair and have the pace out wide to trouble any defence. If they maintain consistency across all five rounds, they have the tools to compete for the championship until the final weekend.
🇮🇪 Ireland
A side in competitive development. Tactical growth and improved defensive organisation could position Ireland as contenders for a top-three finish, particularly in key head-to-head clashes.
🇮🇹 Italy
An unpredictable team capable of causing upsets. When their attacking structure clicks, they can stretch opponents effectively. Sustaining performance levels across the tournament will be their main challenge.
🏴 Scotland
Physically structured and increasingly confident. Recent progress suggests Scotland can establish themselves firmly in the mid-to-upper table.
🏴 Wales
Currently rebuilding, but with promising emerging talent. Greater consistency and attacking efficiency will be essential to climb the standings.