2026 Women's Six Nations Championship: Fixtures, Results, and Standings
The 2026 Women's Six Nations is set to kick off, with England seeking to retain their title against a strong field of competitors, including France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. The Women's Six Nations standings are available below. For an enhanced viewing experience, we recommend using the Chrome browser to access our video player. As the reigning champions, England are looking to claim their eighth consecutive title and fifth straight Grand Slam. The team, now led by interim captain Megan Jones, who is filling in for the expectant Zoe Stratford, is poised for another dominant performance under the guidance of coach John Mitchell. England's narrow 43-42 victory over France in the final match of the previous tournament has set the stage for a thrilling rematch between the two European rugby powerhouses on May 17. A Grand Slam is achieved when a team emerges victorious against all opponents in a single campaign, a feat that has been accomplished 25 times in the history of the competition. The Triple Crown is awarded to a team that defeats the other three Home Nations - England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland - in the same tournament. England has secured this honor 24 times. The Wooden Spoon is a dubious distinction bestowed upon the team that finishes at the bottom of the standings, a fate that has befallen Wales in the previous two Women's Six Nations tournaments.