1. Introduction
The 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship was the 19th edition of Europe’s premier women’s rugby competition, featuring England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Originally scheduled for February and March 2020, the tournament faced unprecedented disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a promising start, several matches were postponed and later cancelled, forcing the championship to stretch over nine months — from February to December — before being concluded.
Amid all the challenges, England managed to maintain their dominance, claiming another Grand Slam title and reaffirming their status as the leading force in women’s rugby.
2. Tournament Overview
England were the standout side of the 2020 championship, winning all five of their matches and showing remarkable consistency across the disrupted calendar. Their balance of power and precision set them apart from the rest of the field.
France showed flashes of brilliance, finishing second after strong performances against Italy and Wales, while Ireland impressed with structure and resilience to claim third.
Italy and Scotland experienced mixed campaigns, managing moments of creativity but struggling with continuity due to match postponements.
Wales, meanwhile, endured a tough tournament and failed to secure a win before their final fixtures were cancelled.
Even in difficult circumstances, the competition displayed the growth, professionalism, and determination that define modern women’s rugby.
3. Match Results
Round 1
- France 13–19 England
- Ireland 18–14 Scotland
- Wales 15–19 Italy
Round 2
- France 45–10 Italy
- Ireland 31–12 Wales
- Scotland 0–53 England
Round 3
- Wales 0–50 France
- England 27–0 Ireland
- Italy vs Scotland – Postponed
Round 4
- England 66–7 Wales
- Scotland vs France – Postponed
- Ireland vs Italy – Postponed
Round 5
- Wales vs Scotland – Postponed
- Italy vs England – Postponed
- France vs Ireland – Postponed
Rescheduled Matches (Autumn 2020)
- Ireland 21–7 Italy (24 October, Dublin)
- Scotland 13–13 France (25 October, Glasgow)
- Italy 0–54 England (1 November, Parma)
(Remaining fixtures were later cancelled.)
4. Final Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | England | 5 | 5 | 0 | 27 |
| 🥈 2 | France | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| 🥉 3 | Ireland | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| 4 | Italy | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | Scotland | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Wales | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
5. Key Statistics
- Champions: England (16th title)
- Top Points Scorer: Emily Scarratt (England) – 55 points
- Top Try Scorers: Cyrielle Banet (France), Laure Sansus (France), Abigail Dow (England), Poppy Cleall (England) – 4 tries each
- Total Matches Played: 12 (of 15 scheduled)
- Grand Slam: England
- Triple Crown: England