The full fixture list for the 2026 Women's Six Nations is set, charting England’s quest to defend the championship they narrowly clinched last year. Competition remains fierce, with France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales all vying for the title. Early action sees France dispatching Italy 40-7 in Grenoble, while England opened strongly by defeating Ireland 33-12 at Twickenham.

England enters the tournament aiming for a fifth successive Grand Slam, having also secured the recent World Cup on home soil. John Mitchell’s squad features a slight adjustment, with Megan Jones stepping in as captain for the pregnant Zoe Stratford. The Red Roses secured last year’s crown by edging past France in a dramatic 43-42 contest, setting the stage for their final-day showdown again this year.

Subsequent rounds pit the top contenders against each other, with Scotland hosting England mid-tournament and the major final clash scheduled for May 17th in Bordeaux between France and England. Teams vie for the Triple Crown—a contest among the Home Nations—while avoiding the Wooden Spoon, an unwanted accolade most recently given to Wales two years running.

Securing a Grand Slam means winning every fixture in the campaign, a feat achieved 25 times historically. Fans can track the action through matches spread across April and May, culminating in Bordeaux where the 2026 champion will likely be decided.