Women's Six Nations Championship 2026: Fixtures, Schedule, and Results

Get all the essential information on the 2026 Women's Six Nations, including the schedule and standings, as England seeks to retain their title against strong contenders France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Overview of the Women's Six Nations Standings For an enhanced video experience, please use the Chrome browser. As the reigning champions with seven consecutive titles, England is the team to beat, aiming for their fifth straight Grand Slam. However, with a revamped team under John Mitchell, including a new captain in Megan Jones who replaces the pregnant Zoe Stratford, the dynamics are fresh. The previous year's tournament saw a nail-biting conclusion with England narrowly defeating France 43-42, and the two rugby powerhouses are set to clash again on the final matchday, May 17. A Grand Slam is achieved when a team emerges victorious against all opponents in a single season, a feat accomplished 25 times in the history of the tournament. The Triple Crown, contested among England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, is awarded to a team that beats the other three in the same competition, with England having secured this honor 24 times. The Wooden Spoon, an undesirable distinction, is given to the team that finishes at the bottom of the standings, a position Wales has unfortunately held for the last two Women's Six Nations tournaments.