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

The 2026 Women's Six Nations tournament is set to kick off, with England seeking to retain their title against strong contenders 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 Women's Six Nations title and are on track for a fifth successive Grand Slam. The team, now led by John Mitchell, boasts a fresh lineup, including newly appointed captain Megan Jones, who replaces Zoe Stratford due to pregnancy. In a thrilling finale to the previous tournament, England narrowly edged out France with a 43-42 victory, and the two European rugby powerhouses are scheduled 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 accomplished 25 times in the history of the Home/Five/Six Nations championships. The Triple Crown is awarded to a team that defeats the other three teams in the same tournament, with England having secured this title 24 times. The Home Nations of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland compete for this prestigious honor. Conversely, 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 last two Women's Six Nations tournaments.