The 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations begins on April 11. The tournament follows the 2025 Rugby World Cup. England’s Red Roses will be aiming to defend their title.
This edition is expected to be the most-attended in history. The opening match between England and Ireland at Allianz Stadium has already broken records with over 60,000 tickets sold, surpassing the previous tournament high. The world’s best players are set to take over national stadiums, from Cardiff’s Principality Stadium to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
Opening Weekend and Super Sunday Finale
The tournament opens with a triple-header on Saturday, April 11, featuring France vs. Italy, England vs. Ireland, and Wales vs. Scotland.
The Championship concludes on Sunday, May 17, with a high-stakes finale, dubbed Super Sunday.
Viewing Options for UK and International Fans
For fans in the UK, every match will be broadcast live on the BBC and S4C. Viewers in Ireland can follow the action on RTÉ and Virgin Media. Across the rest of Europe, France Télévisions remains the home for French supporters, with Sky Italia and TV8 providing coverage for fans in Italy. For Canadian fans, the tournament will be broadcast live on DAZN. Viewers in the US can stream every match on Peacock, while supporters in Australia and New Zealand can follow the action via Stan Sport and Sky Sport, respectively.
The Six Nations ‘Where to Watch‘ page offers other viewing options.
World Rugby Rankings Preview Championship Clashes
The latest World Rugby rankings offer a snapshot of the competition in the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. Five of the top ten teams in the world are from the Six Nations. This tournament is essentially a high-stakes preview of the global pecking order.
England continues to sit comfortably at the top with 98.09 points. France remains a powerhouse in 4th spot, while Ireland and Scotland are neck-and-neck at 5th and 6th respectively. The tiny margin between the Irish and the Scots sets the stage for a massive clash when they meet at the Aviva Stadium in the final round. Italy, holding strong at 9th, remains a dangerous threat to the traditional order.
As the Red Roses aim to maintain their grip on the trophy, the increased competition makes 2026 the most anticipated Championship to date.