World champions England will be favourites to repeat last year’s grand slam but France and Ireland have hopes they can cause an upset

World champions England will be favourites to repeat last year’s grand slam but France and Ireland have hopes they can cause an upset

Despite a raft of absences, world champions have such depth they will begin the 2026 tournament as firm favourites

Minute-by-minute report: Join Daniel Gallan for updates from Twickenham as the world champions begin their campaign

England open title defence with comfortable win over Ireland in front of a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium.

England began their Women’s Six Nations title defence with a 33-12 victory against Ireland at Twickenham