Six Nations and Women's Six Nations: Full fixture list - ESPN
The men's Six Nations is over, but the women's tournament is just heating up. Here is the full list of fixtures for both events.
www.espn.com.auHere are the latest updates on Women’s Six Nations fixtures and how to watch.
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Fixture overview for 2026: The Women's Six Nations runs across April and May 2026, with England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales all scheduled to play in a single round-robin format, culminating in a final round on 17 May 2026. Important rounds include fixture-heavy weekends in mid-April and mid-May, with the title likely to be decided in the final rounds. This summary aligns with widely reported schedules for 2026.[2][3][7]
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Key dates to watch:
- Round 1: Early April 2026 (France, England, Wales, etc.). The opening weekend typically features several matches on the same day. Coverage and kick-off times are commonly listed by broadcasters like the BBC, with live streams available on BBC iPlayer in the UK.[3][2]
- Round 5 / final round: Mid-May 2026 (including Wales v Italy, Ireland v Scotland, France v England) with potential live coverage on major broadcasters in the UK and Ireland.[3]
- The schedule is designed to maximize simultaneous matchdays, similar to prior seasons, to create title-deciding scenarios during the closing weekend.[3]
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Where to watch:
- BBC coverage is standard in the UK, often providing live TV broadcasts and iPlayer streaming for multiple matches per round.[2]
- Broadcasters in Ireland and France typically offer matches via national networks or streaming services; check local listings for exact channels per round.[3]
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Quick tips:
- If you want live scores and up-to-the-minute results, BBC Sport’s Women’s Six Nations page usually has fixtures, kick-off times, and live text updates during each matchday.[2]
- Rugby World and RugbyPass often publish fixtures, results, and round-by-round breakdowns for the tournament, which can be useful for planning viewing around multiple games.[9][3]
Illustration: example of a typical round-robin week
- Saturday matches: three to four games across venues
- Sunday match: key clash often shaping the title race
- Final weekend: all matches played with potential head-to-head tiebreakers
If you’d like, I can pull the exact 2026 fixture list with dates, venues, and broadcast details for your location in Valletta and provide a concise viewing plan. I can also set up a calendar-friendly list or a chart of matches by date.[2][3]