Latest News About Women's Six Nations 2026

Here’s the latest on the 2026 Women’s Six Nations.

• Format and schedule: The 2026 edition introduced a revamped, “Super Saturday” style schedule, with back-to-back matches on a single day in each round to boost the fan experience. England begin defense of the title on Super Saturday, with a round-one clash against Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (Kick-off details varied by venue) [Itv News Wales coverage indicates the new format and opening fixture; Sky Sports roundup confirms the poster-format and early rounds].[1][2]
• Key contenders: England and France are the favorites to lift the title in 2026, with England aiming to extend their recent unbeaten run in the Six Nations and defend their world-title momentum from 2025; France remain strong challengers with a history of success in the competition.[2][4]
• Early results and standings: The tournament was underway in April 2026, with France defeating Italy 40-7, England beating Ireland 33-12, and Wales overcoming Scotland 24-19 in Round 1; subsequent rounds featured high-scoring fixtures and notable disparities as teams adjusted to the new triple-header/Super Saturday format.[5][2]
• Notable developments: Standout players and leadership updates emerged as teams adjusted to changes in squad leadership and pregnancy-related absences among visiting World Cup-winning squads; eg, Meg Jones taking captaincy for England as part of evolving leadership ahead of the tournament.[7][9]
• Where to watch: UK broadcasting coverage is centralized via BBC match reports and official outlets, with extended round-by-round results and fixtures available from major sports outlets.[5][7]

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• Example: England 33-12 Ireland in Round 1 and France 40-7 Italy in Round 1 illustrate England’s strong start and France’s high-scoring beginning, underscoring the title race dynamic this year.[2][5]

If you’d like, I can compile a concise table of all Round-by-Round results and remaining fixtures for 2026, or pull out team-by-team previews and TV viewing options for your region.