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

The 2026 Women's Six Nations is set to kick off, with England seeking to retain their title against fierce competitors France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Women's Six Nations Standings For an enhanced video experience, please use the Chrome browser. As the reigning champions, England are poised to claim their eighth consecutive title and fifth successive Grand Slam. However, John Mitchell's team has undergone significant changes, including the appointment of a new captain, Megan Jones, who replaces the pregnant Zoe Stratford. Last year's tournament saw England narrowly edge out France 43-42 in a thrilling finale, and the two European rugby powerhouses are slated to meet again on the final matchday, 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 Home, Five, and Six Nations championships. 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 claimed the Triple Crown 24 times. The Wooden Spoon is a dubious honor 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.