1. Introduction
The 2023 Women’s Six Nations marked another significant milestone in the development of women’s rugby. The tournament continued to grow in audience, quality, and competitiveness, showcasing the best of European women’s rugby. With packed stadiums and record-breaking viewing figures, the 2023 edition confirmed that the women’s game had entered a new era of professionalism and popularity.
2. Tournament Overview
England once again asserted their dominance, claiming their fifth consecutive title and completing the Grand Slam with a powerful and consistent display. Their strength in the forwards and precision in attack left little room for error among their opponents.
France proved their closest challengers, combining their trademark flair with solid structure, though their defeat to England in the final round cost them the title.
Wales enjoyed one of their best tournaments in recent memory, finishing third and demonstrating impressive physicality and organization.
Scotland, Italy, and Ireland all experienced mixed campaigns — each side showing flashes of quality but struggling to find consistency across five rounds.
3. Match Results
Round 1
- Wales 31–5 Ireland
- England 58–7 Scotland
- Italy 12–22 France
Round 2
- Ireland 3–53 France
- Scotland 29–21 Wales
- England 68–5 Italy
Round 3
- Wales 19–31 England
- Italy 24–7 Ireland
- France 55–0 Scotland
Round 4
- Ireland 24–48 England
- Scotland 29–21 Italy
- France 39–14 Wales
Round 5
- England 38–33 France
- Italy 10–36 Wales
- Scotland 36–10 Ireland
4. Final Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | England | 5 | 5 | 0 | 27 |
| 🥈 2 | France | 5 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| 🥉 3 | Wales | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 4 | Scotland | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 5 | Italy | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | Ireland | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |