England captain Meg Jones and Ireland's Aoife Wafer are among the nominees for the Women's Six Nations Player of the Year award. France's Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Italy's Francesca Sgorbini are also shortlisted. The winner will be decided by an online fan vote.
England's Women's rugby team secured their eighth consecutive Six Nations title, demonstrating squad depth amidst numerous injuries. This victory is seen as a crucial step towards defending their 2029 Rugby World Cup title, with the team aiming for continuous improvement and further development of new talent.
Wales Women's rugby team has suffered another Six Nations clean sweep of defeats, culminating in a loss to Italy and the Wooden Spoon. Despite a quiet optimism entering the tournament, the team's performance has led to questions about coach Ioan Lynn's future.
England's Red Roses clinched their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth Grand Slam with a 43-28 victory over France. Despite facing early challenges and defensive questions, the team extended their unbeaten streak to 38 Tests, showcasing resilience and emerging talent.
England secured their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title by defeating France in Bordeaux. Despite a French comeback, England's late try sealed the victory, extending their unbeaten streak to 38 Tests.
England secured their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title by defeating France 29-23 in Bordeaux, despite a late French comeback. The Red Roses extended their winning streak to 38 Tests.
England strengthens pack with return of World Cup winners for Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France in Bordeaux, seeking a record-extending fifth successive clean sweep.
England bolster their pack with the return of injured World Cup winners for the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France in Bordeaux.
England's Red Roses, despite a record 37-game winning run, face a challenging Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France with a defence that has conceded 76 points in four games, significantly more than last year's 29 points, amid injuries and positional changes.
Wales captain Kate Williams will miss the rest of the 2026 Women's Six Nations with a leg injury sustained during the defeat by England. Wing Catherine Richards is also out with a serious knee injury for the final games against Ireland and Italy. Flanker Bethan Lewis will captain the side for the remaining two rounds. Positive news comes with experienced centres Hannah Dallavalle and Carys Cox returning for the trip to Belfast on 9 May. Wales have lost their past eight Six Nations games.
Ireland women's rugby coach Gareth Steenson says finishing the Six Nations with two home wins would be 'huge' for his side after last weekend's deflating 26-7 defeat by France. Ireland host Wales in Belfast on 9 May before welcoming Scotland to Aviva Stadium on 17 May, with three home wins having been the target at the start of the championship.
England's Women's Six Nations squad has been boosted by the return of centre Jade Shekells from a thumb injury. The 29-year-old, who competed at Paris 2024 with Great Britain Sevens, missed the first three matches. England face Italy in Parma on 9 May pursuing an eighth consecutive title, with a record 36 straight Test wins. The team is managing several injury absences including Sadia Kabeya (chest/shoulder), Alex Matthews (shoulder) and Lilli Ives Campion (knee), plus pregnancy absences in the second row.
England women's rugby team secured a record 36th consecutive Test win with a 62-24 victory over Wales at Ashton Gate in front of 26,247 fans. The Red Roses scored 10 tries to claim their fifth straight Triple Crown, while Wales suffered their 12th defeat in 13 Tests but earned a bonus point through two late tries.
England secured a commanding 62-24 victory over Wales in the Women's Six Nations at Ashton Gate, scoring 10 tries to extend their lead at the top of the table to five points.
20-year-old winger Millie David scores a try on her first England appearance, giving the Red Roses a 12-0 lead over Wales in the 2026 Women's Six Nations match at Ashton Gate.
The Women's Six Nations is undergoing a significant tactical transformation, marked by increased scoring, higher professional standards, and a notable rise in kicking strategies, prompting debate over the sport's unique character.
Millie David, 20, will make her England debut against Wales in the Women's Six Nations. The Bristol Bears wing finished joint top of PWR try-scoring last season and qualifies for Australia through her father but has chosen to represent England, inspired by watching Red Roses at college.
Bethan Lewis will captain Wales against England in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday at Ashton Gate. Back rower Kate Williams is ruled out with a leg injury sustained in the 38-7 defeat by France, while co-captain Alex Callender remains unavailable. Centre Carys Cox will also miss the game but is expected to return against Ireland and Italy, while wing Seren Singleton is fit despite leaving the field with her arm in a sling.
Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday. The 20-year-old, who qualifies for Australia through her father, finished joint top of the Premier 15s try-scoring standings last season and has been rewarded for her fine form. England continue to search for a long-term back-three combination following World Cup winner Abby Dow's retirement, with Claudia Moloney-MacDonald also starting on the wing and Ellie Kildunne restored to full-back.
Despite being without several World Cup winners, England produce a "relentless" display to thrash Scotland in the Women's Six Nations at Murrayfield.
England's already-depleted squad suffer a double injury blow as Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling are ruled out of the Women's Six Nations.
