Watch: Women's Six Nations
Watch live BBC coverage, scores and text updates as Wales host Scotland in the Women's Six Nations 2026.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest on the Women’s Six Nations as of May 2026.
Overview
- The Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026 featured six northern hemisphere teams: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. The tournament schedule typically runs from March into April, with the 2026 edition including a revamped format with back-to-back matches on certain rounds. France and England contested decisive clashes, with France aiming to build on earlier rounds and England seeking to defend their title.[4][6][7]
Recent news highlights
- France secured a strong position in the 2026 campaign, leveraging early-round results and points difference to lead the standings in several reports, while England earned a bonus-point win in their fixtures, reinforcing their status as traditional title contenders.[1][2]
- The Poland–sorry, not Poland—Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Italy have been in the mix, with Wales aiming to improve on a challenging previous campaign and Scotland taking points in some rounds to stay competitive in the table.[5][6][1]
- Attendance and growth themes continue to be prominent, with coverage focusing on rising spectator interest and the evolving format designed to boost exposure for women’s rugby across venues and broadcasts.[6][7]
Fixtures and results (highlights)
- Round-by-round fixtures included France vs England deciders and other cross-country matches that determined the late-season standings, with England and France often near the top and Wales and Italy vying for key results to move up the table.[3][1]
- Live coverage and updates remain available from major outlets, including BBC Sport’s live text and RugbyPass-style briefing pages that track results, standings, and match reports in real time.[2][1]
Where to watch and follow
- BBC Sport and ITV have carried live coverage or updates, particularly for major rounds and the decisive matches, with additional live text and post-match analysis available on partner sites.[1][5]
- World Rugby’s official pages offer standings, historical context, and tournament information for fans seeking a centralized source and official statistics.[4][6]
Illustration (example)
- If you want a quick snapshot, I can generate a simple standings chart showing current positions (France 1st, England 2nd, others in order) based on the latest reported results. This would be a lightweight visual to accompany the narrative above.
Would you like me to pull the latest official standings and create a small chart (PNG) comparing current points, tries, and bonus points across the six teams? I can also provide direct links to the most recent live coverage and match reports.